Meet Mary...


Mary T. Campbell received a B.A. from the University of South Carolina-Aiken in 1998 and her J.D. from the University of Wyoming in 2001. Mary was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2004 and opened her office in Aiken, South Carolina. Since then, her sole practice has been focused on family law and real estate.

She underwent 40 hours of training to become certified by the Supreme Court of South Carolina as a Family and Civil Court Mediator. She continues to participate in additional Advanced Mediation training and has been involved in numerous mediations, both as an attorney and as a mediator.

Mary is also an active board member of the Dispute Resolution section of the South Carolina Bar Association.

Scheduling a Mediation


Family Mediation

South Carolina Court Certified

Mediation can be one of the most cost-effective means of ending a marriage, if both parties are committed to the mediation process. Family mediation can also be a valuable tool for helping unmarried parents reach agreements about what will happen with regards to their children once the relationship ends, such as visitation, child support, custody, division of property, assets and debt. Mediation is also required in nearly all South Carolina Family Court cases.

Call 803.642.4450 to schedule.

Civil Mediation

South Carolina Court Certified

Mary T. Campbell offers mediation services for civil law cases, including matters that involve real estate related issues, small business ownership, and non-complex personal injury matters. Parties in all civil matters in Aiken County, as well as select other counties in South Carolina, are required to attend mediation before a trial may be scheduled.

Call 803.642.4450 to schedule.

Other Mediations

PROBATE: Mediation can be a useful tool in a range of disputes, but particularly in the area of probate. Through mediation, interested parties can share their opinions and reach an agreement on how to resolve difficult issues. Mediation also can help families avoid the financial and emotional toll of litigation.

Call 803.642.4450 to schedule.

Mediation: Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)


Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to a variety of processes that help parties resolve disputes without a trial.

Typical ADR processes include mediation, arbitration, neutral evaluation, and collaborative law.

Examples of Mediation Cases

Mediation has helped people solve a wide variety of problems. These are just a few examples of disputes successfully mediated:

General Civil: Real Estate, contract disagreements, personal injury, property disputes, employment matters, accident/insurance claims

Family Court: divorce, visitation, alimony, custody modifications

Probate Court: contested guardianship petitions, disputes over wills and trusts

(FAQ) Frequently Asked Questions about Mediation

WHAT IS ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR)?

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a term used to describe a number of processes in which a neutral third person helps spouses resolve differences over child custody, parenting, or support issues.

WHY USE ADR?

Spouses who can agree to resolve their disputes without a court hearing may enjoy these benefits:

You control the result. Parents know best what their children need and what works best for them. A solution they work out together may be better than a solution imposed by the court.

Save time and money. Resolving disputes during mediation may be faster and less expensive than a court hearing.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING MEDIATION?

In mediation, spouses work together to resolve all or part of their dispute with the help of a trained, neutral mediator. Mediators do not make any recommendations to the court, and do not recommend solutions to the parties’ dispute unless the spouses ask them to.

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE MEDIATOR?

The mediator is a NEUTRAL who assists and guides the parties toward their own resolution. The mediator does not decide the outcome, but helps the parties understand and focus on the important issues needed to reach a resolution. Mediators are skilled at sifting through the facts, emotions and individual interests of the parties involved to determine what the issues are while maintaining an unbiased perspective. The mediator can offer creative approaches and innovative ideas that allow the outcome to be decided by the parties.

IS ADR CONFIDENTIAL?

The mediator is required by law to keep all conversations confidential. Nothing discussed during the process can be used later. The vast majority of cases settle at mediation. However, if a case doesn’t settle, none of the participants can be called to testify in court about anything they said or heard, nor about any amounts of money that were discussed. In some cases, however, some mediators may have a legal duty to report child abuse or neglect. They may also report criminal activity or threats of harm against others.

Services We Offer


Mary Campbell Law Office

149 Chesterfield St. S. Aiken, SC 29801
Mary@marycampbelllaw.com | 803.642.4450

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday (9am - 5pm) | Friday (9am - 1pm)
Extended hours by appt.

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