Tiffany Hagar Awarded TN Supreme Court Rule 31 Family & Domestic Violence Certifications
August 26, 2023
Lebanon, Tenn. (March 27, 2023) – Hagar & Phillips, Attorneys at Law, LLC, a practice built on partnership and representing a wide variety of clients, from individuals to corporations throughout Wilson County and surrounding counties, is pleased to announce that Attorney and Law Partner, Tiffany Hagar, for Hagar & Phillips is now a Rule 31 Listed Family Mediator Specially Trained in Domestic Violence Issues. Hagar has been a Rule 31 Listed Family Mediator since January 2017.
The State of Tennessee Supreme Court and Alternate Dispute Resolution Commission requires a candidate for these mediation programs to meet certain qualifications in education, work experience, and training.
Mediation is an alternative to Court. For those seeking settlement who want to avoid the time and expense of going to court, mediation functions as an alternative dispute resolution method. As an impartial third party, the mediating attorney’s role is to guide the involved parties to a resolution of mutual satisfaction.
“The firm’s recent expansion of mediation services and capabilities speaks to the growing needs for Lebanon and the surrounding Middle Tennessee area,” stated Hagar. “We proudly serve this area and want our clients to feel they have brought their concerns to trusted lawyers who are capable but also compassionate and will do what is necessary to find the best possible solution for all parties.”
Family mediations and family mediations, wherein you need a mediator that is specially trained in domestic violence issues, are a form of dispute resolution that is facilitated by a neutral third party. Benefits of mediation may include clarification of misunderstandings, exploring alternative solutions, maintaining privacy, reducing stress, preventing trials, and promoting a better relationship through problem-solving. For those involving domestic violence issues, it is particularly imperative to have someone who understands and has been trained to mediate these complicated matters.
“There are three key benefits to mediation versus litigation,” Hagar stated. “Mediation is almost always less expensive than long-term litigation and allows each party to maintain a level of control to resolve the problem. Mediation is typically faster than litigation. We want all litigants in Wilson County and the surrounding areas to have the benefits of mediation to address disputes.”
Family mediation can help resolve disagreements about marriage, separation, parenting schedules, child support, expenses for children, child custody, divorce, alimony, and/or property.
“Family mediation is confidential. No information you share during mediation is shared with the judge. The mediator only reports the result of the mediation – if it was successful or not. All conversations and documents presented during mediation are confidential and privileged under Tennessee mediation law T.C.A. 36-4-130 unless otherwise communicated,” continued Hagar.
Hagar & Phillips family mediation services are available for Lebanon, Tennessee, and the surrounding middle Tennessee counties. Learn about family mediation or schedule a mediation meeting by visiting https://hplawtn.com/contact/.
Hagar & Phillips is located in a historic district in the city of Lebanon, Tennessee. For more information about Hagar & Phillips, Attorneys at Law, please visit www.hplawtn.com.
Hagar & Phillips, Attorneys at Law, PLLC (H&P) is a law firm with a combined over 40 years of experience serving the city of Lebanon, Wilson County, and surrounding counties. The attorneys in Lebanon TN focus on exceeding clients’ expectations. Areas of practice include Family Law, Criminal Defense, Healthcare Law, Estates, Adoption, Mediation, and Civil Litigation.
