• Breach of contract cases where both parties recognize the benefits of reaching a settlement rather than going through a court process.
• Disputes over contract terms or interpretation where a compromise can be reached through negotiation.

• Wrongful termination cases where both the employer and the former employee may prefer a settlement to avoid negative publicity or prolonged legal proceedings.
• Disputes over non-compete clauses, severance packages, or workplace discrimination.

• Divorce and child custody cases where the parties may want to avoid the emotional toll and uncertainty of a court battle.
• Disputes over spousal support or division of assets where a negotiated settlement can provide a quicker resolution.

• Property boundary disputes or issues related to easements where a settlement may preserve a working relationship between neighbors.
• Commercial lease disputes where both parties may see the value in finding a compromise to avoid business disruptions.

• Car accidents or other personal injury cases where the responsible party's insurance may encourage settlement to avoid higher payouts in court.
• Medical malpractice cases where both parties may prefer a settlement to mitigate reputational damage.

• Copyright or trademark infringement cases where parties may negotiate licensing agreements or other compromises
• Patent disputes where both parties recognize the uncertainty and costs associated with a trial.amage.

• Disagreements between business partners or shareholders where a negotiated settlement can maintain relationships and preserve the business.
• Commercial contract disputes where both parties have a vested interest in avoiding disruption to ongoing business activities.

• Disputes between consumers and businesses over product defects or service quality where a settlement may be more cost-effective for both parties.
• Debt settlement negotiations where creditors and debtors may find common ground to resolve outstanding balances.

Russell Bennett's "Introduction to Mediation" Package invites disputing parties to come to the table.

If you are thinking about litigation, or you are already involved in litigation, there is another way that saves you money and time.

Mediation allows parties to talk to Russell confidentially, individually and freely about the problems without any prejudice to existing or future litigation.

This "Introduction to Mediation" Package is exclusively for those who have the authority to settle disputes (i.e., officers and/or directors of corporations, or marital partners).

By the end of a five-hour session, the key problems and issues will be identified, giving you an ability to focus on the best way to settle the dispute, or even solve it altogether.

Come back to the table and resolve your problems with an "Intro to Mediation" Package

hours for your mediation

maximum number of participants

of hours and dollars saved by avoiding litigation

We’ll identify the time before the dispute, when everything was great, until the first moment of the problem.

You’ll learn about how the other side saw what you did as a problem, and be able to place your reactions into context.

You’ll learn why the dispute continued and grew, and despite all of your best efforts, would not get resolved.

We’ll provide you with clarity of mind, a list of options for settlement and a realistic outlook on being able to move forward.

Who did what to whom? When? Where? How? Why?

The parties enter separate breakout rooms on video conference and begin reviewing the facts and unpacking the issues.

LENGTH: 1 HOUR, starting at 10 AM EST

Why did this cause so much trouble? Why was it not resolved?

We get into the weeds, working our way through each party's story with an emphasis on honesty and the underlying emotional damage.

LENGTH: 3 HOURS

Each dispute has any number of different kinds of resolution.

We explore the options, including the costs and time of litigation and the comparative benefits.

LENGTH: 1 HOUR

If a settlement cannot be reached in five hours, but it seems that one is possible, each party may then purchase an extension of 1.5 hours.

LENGTH: MAXIMUM of 1.5 EXTRA HOURS

As a lawyer specializing in mediation, Russell Bennett is your go-to expert for resolving disputes swiftly and effectively. With a focus on litigation and regulatory affairs within the cannabis industry through his firm Cannabislaw.ca, Russell thrives in dynamic environments, navigating changing laws and regulations with ease.

His deep dive approach is evident in his authorship of the industry-standard textbook, "Canada's Cannabis Act: Annotation and Commentary," now in its fifth edition.

With a decade of experience as a litigator and a background in acting coaching, Russell leverages mediation techniques and a profound understanding of human behavior to tackle disputes of all kinds. By employing these tools, he saves clients valuable time and thousands of dollars.

As your mediator, Russell cuts through the noise to uncover the core of each conflict, providing parties with clear pathways to resolution. Trust Russell Bennett to deliver results-driven mediation services tailored to your needs.

We are 100% certain that you will pay more on lawyers and litigation than you will on mediation.

We are 100% certain that mediation can bring you closer to resolution, and even solve your conflict altogether.

We are 100% certain that you will gain clarity over your dispute, and that you will leave the mediation more informed and better equiped to decide whether or not to continue with or pursue litigation.

We are 100% certain that you will save thousands of dollars and the time you spend grinding over the conflict.