My sessions usually last 60 minutes. For getting back into a talking mode with one another, and for clarifying the most important concerns, longer sessions have proven effective during a first meeting. If a quick settlement is desired, for instance because both parties come from far away, I recommend compact, multiple-hour or whole-day meetings.

It is difficult to forecast how many meetings will lead to a solution and it depends on how complex the conflict is. The parties are usually surprised at how quickly they can come to an agreement, often after only a few sessions. This is why mediation is a better alternative to lengthy legal proceedings.