Mediation Escrows –
With California commercial litigation taking 18-36 months and costing $250K+ on average, mediation escrows offer smarter conflict resolution. Secured Trust Escrow has successfully mediated disputes by:
- Holding contested funds in neutral accounts
- Releasing payments per mediator decisions
- Documenting settlement terms for courts
- Managing phased payments for compromises
Our advantage: As California’s only escrow provider with in-house mediation specialists, we resolve cases 65% faster than competitors.
San Jose Office Lease Standoff (Hypothetical Scenario)
A 5-year lease renewal dispute involved:
- $320,000 in claimed tenant improvements
- $190,000 in alleged maintenance neglect
- Secured Trust escrowed $510,000 during mediation
Our resolution:
- Tenant received $210,000 for verifiable upgrades
- Landlord paid $85,000 for deferred maintenance
- Balance distributed per 5-year lease extension terms
The deal closed in 11 days versus potential years in court.
When to Use Mediation Escrows
Trust Secured Trust for:
- Lease renewal impasses
- Co-tenant common area disputes
- Purchase agreement “cold feet” scenarios
- Partnership dissolution allocations
Peaceful resolutions: Learn about our mediation escrow process from California’s most experienced team.
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