Mediation
Mediation has been an important part of the litigation process in Ontario for many years and for good reason. The mediator you choose can make the difference between the resolution of a file and a costly trial with an uncertain result. Agreements are more easily reached when parties meet face to face and get a chance to explain their side of a dispute. Although a mediator has no power to make a decision for a party or decide issues, it provides a forum and process where information can be exchanged, issues set out, positions explored and evaluated and differences of opinion expressed in an atmosphere less adversarial than a trial. A mediator helps facilitate the process and keeps the parties on track and working toward an agreed resolution. Reaching settlement at the mediation stage is the cost efficient and risk reducing alternative to trial.
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At Hanson Mediation we know that finding the right mediator is a choice not to be taken lightly.
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Our Team
MEDIATOR
Dana Bruce Hanson
Dana obtained a Bsc. in biology from Dalhousie University 1982 and attended McGill University in 1983. He obtained his Law LLB from Dalhousie University 1987. He was called to the Ontario bar (LSUC) in 1989.
Dana has 30 years of litigation experience.
He articled for a well-known insurance defence firm and had a defence insurance practice centered on personal injury cases for 15 years gradually transferring his skills to act on behalf of injured clients. For the last 15 years of his counsel career he acted on behalf of injured plaintiffs.
He was a partner in the firm Hanson Duby Personal Injury Lawyers for 11 years acting on all manner of claims including MVA tort and AB claims, LTD claims, product liability claims, medical malpractice claims, WSIB occupational disease claims, fire claims, slip and fall claims as well as a host of other claim types. He has appeared at various levels of Court, tried cases and been involved in numerous mediations and arbitrations.
He has maintained a pragmatic working relationship with co-counsel and adjusters on matters while strongly advocating for his clients.
He has pivoted to make himself available to act as mediator to bring his insight and experience to the table to assist others in resolving their litigation matters.
He is married, with two children and a dog. He lives in Toronto.
Mediation Coordinator
Miranda Ogilvie
Miranda Ogilvie is Dana’s Mediation Coordinator who is responsible for all mediation bookings.
Please contact Miranda directly at miranda@hansonmediation.com to book a mediation and for all other inquires.