Settling Property & Land Disputes
with Mediation

Beth Buffington Curry brings over 60 years of family farming heritage in Hall County, Georgia, into her mediation practice. Since taking over the management of her family’s working farm in 2006, Beth has overseen operations that include crop and hay production, cattle, and over 750,000 broiler chickens annually. This deep-rooted agricultural experience gives her unique insight into the challenges and complexities faced by landowners, farming families, and rural businesses.

Mediation in Probate Disputes

Losing a loved one is difficult, and the aftermath can often be overwhelming. For many families, the process of dividing a passed loved one’s assets in probate court can cause disagreements. Probate mediation helps families facilitate conversations and solutions to conflicts with wills, trusts, and estates. At EMW, mediator Beth Buffington Curry is one of the few mediators in Hall County registered with the Georgia Office of Conflict Resolution to facilitate dispute resolutions involving:

Landlord Tenant Mediation

Landlord-tenant mediation employs a neutral party, the mediator, to help a landlord and their tenant resolve their issues. The mediation process helps both parties understand each other’s perspectives and guides them to a mutually agreed solution. At EMW, we handle landlord-tenant mediations for:

• Evictions
• Lease agreements
• Rent disputes
• Security deposits
• Repairs

Property Line Disputes

When disagreements arise about property lines between neighbors, resolving the problem with a third-party mediator can save time, money, and relationships. Unlike traditional litigation, mediation allows both parties to understand each other’s perspective and brainstorm mutually acceptable solutions rather than a win-lose scenario. At EMW, we host mediation sessions to resolve a variety of property issues including:

• Property line disputes with neighbors
• Encroachment on property
• Title and survey issues
• Zoning regulations and land usage
• Easement disagreements

When City Meets Country: Mediation for Agricultural Land Disputes

EMW, INC. — Effective Mediation Works

As suburban development stretches into rural areas, it’s not uncommon for farmland and front porches to suddenly share fence lines. What one neighbor sees as the beauty of open space, another knows as the reality of early-morning equipment, seasonal smells, and working land.

At EMW, INC., we help landowners, farmers, and new residents navigate the often-complex issues that arise when lifestyles and expectations collide.

Common Disputes We Handle:

• Odors from livestock or fertilizer applications (including chicken litter)
• Noise concerns from equipment or animal activity
• Dust, flies, or runoff impacting adjacent properties
• Fence line and property boundary disagreements
• Zoning and land use misunderstandings
• Shared driveways, easements, or access issues

We recognize the values on both sides.

Longstanding agricultural operations are vital to a community’s economy and identity. At the same time, families who move to rural areas often do so out of a deep appreciation for nature, space, and community. Misunderstandings are natural—but they don’t have to turn into costly legal battles or ongoing tension.

Mediation offers:

• A respectful, neutral setting for conversation
• A faster and more cost-effective path than litigation
• An opportunity to preserve neighborly relationships
• Custom solutions that meet the needs of all parties involved

At EMW, INC. — Effective Mediation Works, we specialize in helping people move forward—not just with signed agreements, but with clarity, dignity, and mutual understanding.

Find a Better Solution with Effective Mediation Works

Whether you find yourself at odds with a neighbor over property lines or need help navigating a lease violation, Effective Mediation Works can help. Beth Buffington Curry is an experienced mediator that applies years of educational and life experience to each case. With her detail oriented and diligent process, Beth helps to build a simple, mutual solution for even the toughest of disputes. “There’s always a solution!” is the philosophy that guides her work, helping you and the opposing party reach a positive outcome. If you’re ready to settle your property dispute, schedule your free consultation today and learn how mediation can work for you.