The idea of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) often encompasses arbitration and mediation as the common substitutes for traditional litigation in state and federal courts. ADR can help resolve disputes without lengthy legal proceedings or appeals. Some contracts make ADR the exclusive means to resolve disputes, and some courts require parties engage in some form of ADR before trial. The aim is to reduce the costs and burdens of litigation and can help parties save money, time, craft terms of the settlement, if any, and provide finality.
Our firm has handled many individual cases as advocates in both mediation and arbitration. Lawyers in our firm have also served as mediation “neutrals”, who have experience in structuring and administering a resolution process aimed at achieving a settlement. And some of our lawyers are qualified to act as party-appointed arbitrators, whose decision, much like a court, is binding on the parties.
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