<p>It&rsquo;s possible, but not generally recommended. E-mail generally takes much longer and is more expensive. It is more cumbersom to read, type, send, wait, etc. In some cases, where disputing parties live a great distance apart or in cases of international negotiations, virtual or real-time technologies can be very effective.</p>
<p>We have state-of-the-art communication technologies for multi-party simultaneous communication, ranging from highly advanced computer communication, to teleconferencing, to videoconferences, to combining more than one of these technologies. Although these options are infinitely better and preferred by many businesses and some individuals, they are more expensive and must be learned by all parties in advance in order to use them. Generally, the most expedient and cost-effective way is to conduct mediations in person.</p>