Does the use of ADR mean less money for lawyers?
Clearly a genuine fear exists on the part of lawyers that the use of ADR is a threat to their...
When is the best time to suggest ADR?
Resolution of a dispute requires careful preparation whether the process used is ADR or litigation. Careful analysis of the dispute...
Doesn’t ADR suggest weakness?
Unquestionably, many lawyers are reluctant to consider negotiation, or any other ADR process, because they fear that to do so...
Isn’t arbitration as expensive as litigation?
In some circumstances arbitration can be as expensive and time consuming as litigation. It need not be. The parties and...
What is the most frequently used form of ADR?
Mediation is the most frequently used form of ADR, though it may be used in conjunction with other forms of...
Why use mediation?
Savings in cost and time are the dominant reasons, but there are other significant reasons, such as: preservation of business...
What is early neutral evaluation?
Early neutral evaluation (ENE) is a process in which a person experienced in the subject matter of a litigated dispute,...
What is a judicial mini trial?
A judicial mini trial is a non binding, flexible ADR process, involving counsel for all of the parties to the...
What is an executive mini trial?
An executive mini trial is not really a trial at all. It is rather a process which involves negotiation structured...
What is mediation?
Mediation is a process in which the parties agree to appoint a third-party neutral to assist them in attempting to...