Common Ground

Common Ground is part of a statewide network of mediation centers, established under Article 21(A) of the New York State Judiciary Law. Among other provisions, Article 21(A) ensures that the entire mediation process remains confidential.

The organization provides trained mediators who work to resolve the differences between two or more participants on issues including family, housing, business, workplace, school, and neighbor disputes. Any areements reached are mutually satisfactory and may be made legally binding and court enforceable.