Attorney-led mediation services for your legal practice
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| A New Directive, a New Opportunity: Why Attorneys Should Embrace Mediation |
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| With the Judge President’s of the Gauteng High Court's recent directive, now requiring that litigated matters be referred to mediation before a trial date will be granted, attorneys across Gauteng are being urged to integrate mediation into their legal process. At Riva Lange Attorneys, we assist legal professionals by providing court-compliant, attorney-led mediation services that align with this new requirement. Whether you're working on a divorce, parenting dispute, estate issue, or commercial conflict, we offer a neutral, structured, and highly effective solution, without ever competing for your client.
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| Our services are designed to support your firm by facilitating faster resolutions, reducing client stress, and helping you comply with the directive, all while protecting your role as their primary legal advisor. |
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| Already In Litigation? Mediation Is Still an Option... |
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| A common misconception is that once litigation has begun, the opportunity to mediate is lost. In fact, courts are now encouraging attorneys to refer even ongoing litigated matters to mediation and the Gauteng of the division of the High Court won’t allocate court dates until this has been attempted.
Our team provides mediation services that are fully recognised under the new directive, as Riva Lange is accredited through Conflict Dynamics, CEDR and Social Justice Association. This means that if you're already mid-litigation, you can still shift the matter into mediation to reduce delays, legal costs, and emotional harm.
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| This allows your client to explore a meaningful resolution without sacrificing the legal protections and strategy you’ve already put in place. We work alongside you to support, not replace your legal process. |
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| Family Mediation that Puts Children First |
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| Legal battles involving children, whether related to parenting plans, contact, or co-parenting challenges, can be incredibly painful for all involved. But these matters don’t always need to end up in a courtroom. At Riva Lange Attorneys, we offer family mediation and co-mediation services that bring together legal and psychological insight. Our co-mediation model pairs Riva’s family law expertise with a qualified psychologist to ensure both the emotional and legal dynamics are respected.
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| This child-focused approach is especially useful in: • Parenting plan disputes • Access and contact issues • Maintenance negotiations • Post-divorce adjustments • Separation-related conflict between unmarried parents
When handled through mediation, families are empowered to make decisions that are sustainable, cooperative, and in the child’s best interest, without prolonged legal proceedings. |
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| Business Disputes? Commercial / Civil Mediation Can Help |
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| Not all disputes in business need to result in drawn-out, costly litigation. Many can be resolved quickly and confidentially through commercial mediation — especially when relationships need to be preserved. Whether it’s a contractual issue, a partnership disagreement, or a property or lease conflict, we offer neutral commercial mediation designed to:
• Avoid reputational damage or escalated hostilities • Preserve working relationships wherever possible |
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| With her background in family law, Riva Lange brings a calm, solution-oriented presence to even the most emotionally charged business conflicts, a unique advantage in high-stakes or sensitive cases. Accredited through both Conflict Dynamics (South Africa) and CEDR (UK), Riva’s mediation style is strategic, confidential, and entirely focused on resolution. |
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| ABOUT RIVA LANGE ATTORNEYS
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A Boutique law firm with a strong focus on family law, mediation, litigation, and notarial services.
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| We are dedicated to offering personalised, compassionate legal support that respects the emotional, financial, and relational complexities our clients face. Whether it's a divorce, will, or business dispute, we aim to provide clarity and resolution. What sets us apart is our holistic approach. We know legal challenges are often personal, so we work with trusted legal, financial, and psychological professionals to provide well-rounded, tailored support. We offer family and commercial mediation, focusing on resolution through dialogue. Our approach is rooted in empathy, professionalism, and legal integrity. |
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| • Over 20 Years’ Legal Experience. • CEDR Accredited Mediator. • Accredited through Social Justice Association (SJA) and Conflict Dynamics. • Proven Track Record: High success rate in even the most emotionally charged matters. • Objective & Independent: Skilled at maintaining neutrality, empathy, and clear communication. • Client Transparency: Clear mediation process and cost structure. |
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| For a full breakdown of our process and rates, or to discuss how we can support your firm, please contact:
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| SERVICE DELIVERY OPTIONS: |
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In-Person Sessions: Available across the Greater Johannesburg area. Online Mediation: via Zoom or Teams (Ideal for national or remote clients). |
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