Strengths and Weaknesses: Construction law firm with legal and professional

engineering/general contracting-trained staff members.A distinct advantage is provided by their

experience.
Small (three employees) – able to quickly change and adapt.
No one has ever participated in a formal mediation training program or been a mediator before.
A member of staff has participated in mediations, but not as a neutral party.
The majority of commercial construction contracts necessitate mediation.Although there are
hundreds of mediators available, only a small number have actual construction experience.
Mediators don't work as a team, only as individuals, for smaller disputes;The Scholefield staff is
able to provide anyone with the benefit of having a group of neutrals evaluate a dispute.
Since anyone can serve as a mediator, additional construction law firms may also establish their
own mediation service.
The majority of potential clients have a negative perception of mediation due to the perception
that mediators rush to solve problems rather than taking the time to fully comprehend them.