Online Business & Workplace Mediation in Michigan
Business-partner and workplace mediation, conflict coaching and team facilitation for Michigan companies, online by Zoom or Google Meet. Michigan's business courts emphasize early mediation, and private mediation lets partners and teams start before a case is filed.
What to know about mediation in Michigan
- Mediation confidentialityMichigan hasn't adopted the Uniform Mediation Act. Its court rule says mediation communications are confidential in cases a court refers to mediation. Mich. Ct. R. 2.412
- Michigan Office of Dispute ResolutionThe State Court Administrative Office's Office of Dispute Resolution coordinates the courts' ADR services and supports the Community Dispute Resolution Program centers and the MI-Resolve online service. Michigan Office of Dispute Resolution
- Michigan business courtsMichigan has statutory business courts, and the Supreme Court's standards say their case management typically includes alternative dispute resolution, with an emphasis on mediation scheduled early in the proceeding. Mich. Admin. Order 2013-6
- Workplace complaint resolutionThe Michigan Department of Civil Rights may schedule a conference with both parties to explore possible resolutions of a complaint. MDCR investigation process
- Fully online. Sessions run by Zoom or Google Meet, so teams and partners can join from anywhere in Michigan, including Detroit, Grand Rapids and Warren.
- Your time zone. Michigan uses Eastern time (Central time in four Upper Peninsula counties), and sessions are scheduled in your local time.
- Private, by agreement. This is private mediation and coaching. Sapir Saadon is certified by the Florida Supreme Court and isn't on Michigan court rosters, so for court-ordered mediation, check the court's own requirements.
- Business and workplace only. Family and divorce mediation is offered for Florida cases.
What we can work on together
Online mediation in Michigan: common questions
Yes. Private mediation is voluntary and the participants choose the mediator, so business partners and teams in Michigan can mediate with Dr. Conflicts by Zoom or Google Meet. Sapir Saadon is certified by the Florida Supreme Court and is not on Michigan court rosters, so if a Michigan court has ordered mediation, check whether it requires a mediator from its own list.
In court-referred mediation, yes: Michigan's court rule makes mediation communications confidential. That rule doesn't cover private mediation, so for private sessions confidentiality is typically set out in the written agreement to mediate. Ask a Michigan attorney if it matters to your situation.
Michigan has statutory business courts, and the Supreme Court's standards say their case management typically includes alternative dispute resolution, with an emphasis on mediation scheduled early in the proceeding.
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights may schedule a conference with both parties to explore possible resolutions of a complaint. Private workplace mediation is a separate, earlier option, often used before a formal complaint exists.
Yes. Every session is online, so location within Michigan doesn't matter. Michigan uses Eastern time (Central time in four Upper Peninsula counties), and sessions are scheduled in your local time.
No. Mediation and conflict coaching are not legal representation, and Dr. Conflicts does not give legal advice. When legal rights, contracts or formal claims are involved, each side should have its own attorney.
Business and workplace guides
Talk it through before it escalates
A short consultation helps you see whether mediation, coaching or facilitation fits. Sessions are online, in English or Hebrew.
Important to know
Mediation is not legal representation. Dr. Conflicts does not provide legal advice, does not represent either participant, and does not replace consultation with an attorney. Participants are encouraged to seek independent legal advice when legal rights, obligations, court filings, or formal agreements are involved.
The Michigan details on this page come from official court, statute and agency sources, linked above. They are general information, not legal advice, and rules change; confirm with the source or your attorney.