Litigation reduces uncertainty slowly. Mediation does it immediately.
The ability to know—today—what tomorrow looks like has enormous value. But certainty has no unit of measurement, so it gets routinely undervalued.
Courts deliver outcomes. Mediation delivers closure.
Closure allows people to make plans. Plans allow people to move on. Moving on is often worth more than being right.
That trade-off isn’t irrational. It’s deeply practical.
Robert Algie
Robert Algie is an accredited mediator and former litigation partner with more than 22 years’ experience in personal injury litigation.
Prior to establishing Edge Mediations, Robert was a Partner at Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers where he acted for both plaintiffs and defendants in complex litigation matters.
Having acted for both plaintiffs and defendants throughout his career, he brings a balanced and practical perspective to mediation.
Learn more about Robert Algie here.
