Services I offer
Dispute resolution through out of court professional mediation
1. Mediation
Mediation is a confidential dispute resolution process led by a third party neutral who helps disputing parties find their own solutions through a better understanding of their own needs, the other party’s needs as well as the reality that they face.*
*Adapted from Center for Understanding in Conflict
Types of cases I mediate
Inheritance disputes with property based in India
Disputes that involve siblings based in the US and family property based in India benefit strongly from my services as mediator. Through ensuring the participation of legal counsel in India, I ensure siblings have a good understanding of their legal rights and legal alternatives. I use the mediation process to find quick, relationship enhancing resolutions.
A partnership dispute with business partners
Through a process of understanding the needs of the business partners, the current and future realities of the business as well the legal risks and opportunities of the situation, I will guide business partners in dispute find outcomes that are agreeable to them in a quick, confidential manner.
Matrimonial dispute
Divorce is a challenging process for couples and their families. I aim to replace hostility and rivalry in traditional dispute resolution with a more constructive environment where both parties can communicate, understand each other, and collaborate on solutions for issues like child custody, child support, alimony, asset division, and other family needs. Research indicates that mediated settlement agreements help couples co-parent effectively post-divorce, benefiting their children's adjustment.
Disagreements among family members in India
Whether within the unit of the nuclear family or in the larger circle of the extended family disputes are normal and unavoidable. I bring my skills as a mediator to help families facing specific issues/concerns to find agreement on an acceptable way forward. My process seeks to open communication, allow authentic emotion, remove judgement and promote understanding. Many issues, especially within families arise because of the avoidance or inability to hold difficult conversations.
Why choose mediation?
- Parties control the outcome: You hold the reins, agreeing to and being bound by terms that suit you.
- Preservation of relationships: In contrast to traditional legal adversarial approaches, mediation is collaborative, aiming to preserve and even strengthen relationships.
- Cost/Time efficiency: With an informal and flexible structure, the focus is on resolution, often achieved within a few sessions.
2. Dialogue Facilitation
As a dialogue facilitator, I leverage my mediation skills to guide conversations between individuals or groups. Creating a safe and inclusive environment, I promote open, constructive communication and facilitate crucial conversations that are necessary to prevent dispute.
3. Training
I routinely train mediators in India. I also enjoy teaching conflict prevention using mediation skills to non-legal professionals. If you are interested in building the collaborative, problem solving muscle of your team, please reach out to me. I am happy to curate a specialised program for you.
Contact me
I dont work with too many clients at a time. When I take you on as a client, I want to fully invest in your dispute and have the space to design a meaningful and effective resolution process.
If you think I am the right dispute resolution professional for your dispute, please reach out. I’ll be happy to answer your questions
Tara played a key role in settling a family dispute among my siblings through her mediation services. She conducted individual and group calls, accommodating our schedules, including weekends and evenings. Tara utilized her network to bring in an Indian lawyer who gave us valuable perspective on the Indian Law. She guided us in developing a formal family agreement and ensured the execution of responsibilities, such as bank settlements and transfers of family properties. Despite initial attempts to resolve the issue independently, Tara's assistance and patience were instrumental in achieving our settlement goal. I highly recommend her services.
Tara played a vital role in resolving our family's asset distribution dispute without a living will. As an attentive and unbiased listener, she facilitated professional conversations among us siblings. Tara proactively guided us in drafting a family agreement with timelines, ensuring effective communication and responsiveness. Her resourcefulness in connecting us with a lawyer in India was invaluable, and I highly recommend Tara for resolving family or legal issues.
This dispute that our Bank was dealing with had been pending in our courts for over 10 years and had multiple cases filed in different courts. It settled because of your efforts. Thanks for being so patient and supportive.
Tara is a leader in India’s mediation revolution. I’ve seen first hand her ability to rally and inspire Supreme Court Judges, Senior Lawyers, and CEOs across India, igniting their understanding and promoting effective use of mediation in different forums and venues and amongst different cultures.
Her comprehensive grasp of the mediation process, coupled with her nuanced understanding of the Indian and American mediation landscapes, is rare and invaluable going forward. Tara’s dual expertise in both the Indian and US contexts makes her an invaluable asset to bridge divides and effectively facilitate the resolution of cross-border disputes.
Tara embodies her mothers pioneering spirit in dispute resolution and is carrying the torch into new venues and settings. She is a future leader in the field and I'm a huge fan and admirer.