MEDIATION DOCUMENTARIES

            We are hearing more and more of new and creative methods on how videography is being effectively used in the litigating process.  With 95% of all civil law suits never making it into court, the “Mediation Documentary” (commonly referred to as a Video Settlement Brochure) has become the most effective method of conveying the plaintiff’s story to the opposing party.  It can contain visual information (evidence) that would otherwise not be permitted to be shown in court.  Because there are no rules regarding the content of the video mediation documentary, it can be very convincing in bringing about a successful early settlement (with the accompanying early payout for the attorneys) during pre-trial negotiations above and beyond any other method now being used.