Mediation
Mediation Services
Mediation helps parties reach fair agreements in marriage, business, and other disputes — without the expense and strain of court. Marie P. Grady is a certified mediator serving Massachusetts and Connecticut.
At a Glance
- Certified in a 40-hour mediation course at Western New England College School of Law, 2010
- Objective dispute resolution informed by journalism and non-profit management experience
- Serving clients across Massachusetts and Connecticut
An Alternative to Litigation
Resolving Disputes Without Court Expense
When two sides sit down with a neutral facilitator who is trained in objective dispute resolution, the conversation can move toward an agreement each of them can live with. The process stays out of court, which keeps costs down and preserves working relationships.
Marie brings a distinctive perspective to the table: years of journalism, where fairness and accuracy demanded careful listening, combined with non-profit management, where disputes are resolved in the interest of the mission rather than a verdict.
Where Mediation Helps
Common Disputes Handled
Mediation is suited to many matters in which the parties want to shape their own outcome.
Marriage and Divorce
Property division, parenting arrangements, and other marital issues that the parties would rather settle themselves than litigate.
Mediation offers parties a constructive path through disputes involving marriage, business partnerships, and other contested matters, avoiding the expense and emotional strain of a courtroom battle. Marie P. Grady serves as a certified mediator working across Massachusetts and Connecticut, guiding conversations toward agreements that both sides can live with. Rather than imposing decisions, the process helps participants articulate their interests, consider options, and negotiate fair outcomes on their own terms.
The foundation of this practice is objective dispute resolution informed by earlier experience in journalism and non-profit management, both fields that depend on careful listening, clear communication, and the ability to distill complicated situations into workable conclusions. That background shapes a mediation style that is direct and practical, keeping discussions focused on resolution rather than blame. Clients benefit from a neutral perspective that keeps the larger goal in view.
Because litigation can consume time, money, and relationships, mediation is often attractive when a dispute must be settled but the parties would prefer to preserve goodwill. The format suits matters involving business arrangements as well as family and other personal agreements, and it can be especially valuable where ongoing contact between the parties will continue long after the disagreement is resolved. An alternative to litigation, mediation keeps the decision-making in the hands of those involved.
Mediation also complements the broader legal work of the office, which includes wills and estates, grants, and writing support for organizations and individuals seeking to realize their goals. Clients who want to understand how mediation fits alongside other legal options are encouraged to request a consultation, where the overall shape of a dispute can be discussed before a course of action is chosen. Reaching an agreement without court expense is often the first step toward a durable resolution.
Business Disputes
Commercial disagreements between partners, shareholders, or vendors, where an ongoing working relationship still matters.
Other Disputes
Neighborhood, contract, and community disagreements where a facilitated conversation can produce a practical, durable answer.
Credentials
Training and Background
- Certification and the highest semester grade in a 40-hour mediation course at Western New England College School of Law, 2010
- Graduate of Western New England University School of Law, 2010
- Managing editor of The Republican and of the Connecticut Law Tribune
- Legislative attorney crafting legislation for the Connecticut General Assembly
- Assigned to the criminal appeals unit of the Connecticut Division of Public Defender Services for the 2012–2013 fiscal year
Discuss your dispute
Contact the office at 155 Maple St. # 305, Springfield MA 01105, or call (413) 486-0789. Fax: (866) 276-3955. Please note that sending an email does not commence a confidential attorney-client relationship; such a relationship only commences when we discuss your case.
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