When people think of legal disputes, they usually imagine a trial conducted in court with the outcome determined by a judge or jury. However, the practice of law often requires the resolution of disputes in a variety of forums other than court. An alternate – sometimes less formal – route to resolution may save time and money for all parties involved in a dispute. Resolution may come by negotiation and settlement, by mediation, by way of arbitration or through a creative use of a combination of these techniques.

Arbitration is a simplified version of a trial involving no discovery and simplified rules of evidence. Arbitrations proceed pursuant to the arbitration agreement made between the parties and the decision is made by the arbitrator(s) selected by the parties. Mediation is an even less formal alternative to litigation. Mediators are individuals trained in negotiation who bring opposing parties together and attempt to work out a settlement or agreement acceptable to both parties. Our lawyers excel at crafting strategies employing alternative dispute resolution techniques to achieve the most expeditious, cost effective and successful outcomes for our clients.

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