The SAMI Group Mediation
Family, Business Partnership & Landlord-Tenant Mediation | Scottsdale & Phoenix | The SAMI Group
Resolve the dispute without losing the relationship, or your budget.
The SAMI Group provides neutral mediation for families, business partners, and landlords and tenants. Anutza Bellissimo is an Accredited Mediator and Behavioral-Legal Specialist with 26 years of experience reading how people behave under conflict, which is often what decides whether a dispute settles or escalates.
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Behavior Is Evidence
Family disputes
Co-parenting and parenting-time conflicts, family business and inheritance disagreements, and disputes between adult family members. Mediation keeps decisions in your hands instead of a judge’s.
Business partnerships
Disagreements over roles, money, decision-making, or a partner’s exit. Mediation protects the business and the working relationship while you reach terms you can both live with.
Landlord and tenant
Deposit, repair, lease-term, and notice disputes. Mediation is typically faster and less costly than court, and it gives both sides a clear written path forward.
How it works
A brief call to confirm the dispute is a fit for mediation and that all parties are willing to take part.
Each party shares their position, goals, and key documents.
A structured, neutral conversation focused on interests, options, and workable terms.
When parties reach resolution, terms are put in writing for their review. Parties are encouraged to have an attorney review any agreement.
Why TSG Mediation
Neutral and structured. I don’t take sides, give legal advice, or decide the outcome. I run a process that keeps the conversation productive. Behavioral insight. Decades of experience in de-escalation and conduct analysis help keep high-conflict conversations on track. Local and accessible. Serving Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix area. [In-person / virtual options.]
FAQ
1. Is mediation legally binding? A signed settlement agreement can be binding, depending on its terms. Mediation itself is voluntary and non-binding until parties sign.
2. Do I need an attorney? Not required, but you’re welcome to bring one or consult one before signing.
3. What if the other party refuses to participate? Mediation requires voluntary participation from everyone. We can discuss options during the consultation.
4. Is mediation confidential? Arizona law generally protects what is communicated and what occurs during mediation from disclosure and use as evidence in court. The mediator also generally cannot be required to testify about the mediation. However, confidentiality has legal exceptions, including required disclosures, threatened or actual violence, certain claims involving the mediator, and disclosure of a signed settlement when needed for enforcement or court approval. Evidence that already existed does not become confidential merely because it is used in mediation.
5. Can you prepare me for mediation? Yes, but not if you’re also mediating my matter. See Mediation Readiness Training for individual preparation, which is separate from neutral mediation services.
