Arbitration & Mediation Advocacy

In mediation, a neutral third party, or mediator, helps disputing parties negotiate a voluntary resolution and settlement. The mediator listens to the parties’ arguments and concerns and facilitates discussion of settlement. The parties—not the mediator—have the authority to decide whether to settle. The mediator cannot mandate a decision but can provide insight into the strengths and weaknesses of each case.

In arbitration, the parties submit their claim to a neutral third party, or arbitrator, for a final, binding decision called an arbitration award. The arbitrator acts as a judge in the case, facilitating discovery, hearings, and testimony. Arbitration typically allows for a quicker, more flexible, and more informal litigation forum than usual litigation.

Our litigation attorneys are experienced in guiding clients through mediation and arbitration proceedings to try and resolve matters without the time and expense of trial, while minimizing the impact on personal and professional lives. We have represented many different entities and individuals on a wide range of disputes. Our attorneys work with our clients to develop approaches to arbitration and mediation, and analyze what goals are realistically attainable.