Online Business & Workplace Mediation in New York
Business-partner and workplace mediation, conflict coaching and team facilitation for New York companies, online by Zoom or Google Meet. New York's courts refer civil cases to dispute resolution early, and private mediation lets partners and teams start before anything is filed.
What to know about mediation in New York
- Mediation confidentialityNew York hasn't adopted the Uniform Mediation Act and has no general mediation-privilege statute. For court-referred ADR, the court rules make mediation communications confidential and not subject to disclosure in any judicial or administrative proceeding. 22 NYCRR Part 160
- New York courts' Division of ADRThe courts' Division of ADR says civil cases should be referred to an appropriate dispute resolution process at the earliest practicable time, and it partners with Community Dispute Resolution Centers that offer no- or low-cost mediation. NY Courts Division of ADR
- Commercial DivisionThe Supreme Court's Commercial Division may appoint a mediator, requires counsel to certify that they discussed ADR with their clients, and holds a mandatory settlement conference in its cases. Commercial Division Rules (22 NYCRR 202.70)
- Fully online. Sessions run by Zoom or Google Meet, so teams and partners can join from anywhere in New York, including New York, Buffalo and Yonkers.
- Your time zone. New York uses Eastern time, 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 New York 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.
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Online mediation in New York: common questions
Yes. Private mediation is voluntary and the participants choose the mediator, so business partners and teams in New York can mediate with Dr. Conflicts by Zoom or Google Meet. Sapir Saadon is certified by the Florida Supreme Court and is not on New York court rosters, so if a New York court has ordered mediation, check whether it requires a mediator from its own list.
In court-referred mediation, yes: New York's court rules make mediation communications confidential. New York has no general mediation-privilege statute, so in private mediation, confidentiality is typically set out in the written agreement to mediate. Ask a New York attorney if it matters to your situation.
The Supreme Court's Commercial Division may appoint a mediator, requires counsel to certify that they discussed ADR with their clients, and holds a mandatory settlement conference in its cases.
Yes. Every session is online, so location within New York doesn't matter. New York uses Eastern time, 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 New York 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.