Is Mediation Enforceable?
The parties, although unable to reach agreement themselves, must enter the process with good faith attitudes. If mediation results in settlement, the parties will typically execute a binding and …
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Which Process Do I Need?
Mediation proceeds in, or is inserted into, the process of a case. The target is a faster and usually friendlier resolution. Arbitration is used if the parties cannot settle their dispute.
What Goes On At A Mediation Session?
There are two types of meeting that occur: 1) the joint session where all party representatives and their attorneys meet with the mediator and outline the basic issues and contentions of the case; …
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The Different Types of Alternative Dispute Resolution
The American judicial system is a well established way of providing a fair resolution to legal disputes. However, many people agree that going to court is an expensive and time consuming way to come to a resolution. Accordingly, alternative dispute resolution options are becoming more popular as a way to settle legal matters without incurring the expense of litigation or the …
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