In addition to being litigators, all of the firm's partners are also certified mediators and arbitrators, serving by Court appointment and private agreement. Alternative dispute resolution is a cost-effective and efficient way of amicably resolving disputes in an informal setting, and our attorneys are committed to helping clients come to a mutually beneficial middle ground.
In mediation, both parties get to tell their side of the story, and the mediator helps both sides reach a compromise. No judge or jury decides your case—you get to decide. Mediation is an especially important function in domestic relations cases and other disputes where the litigants want to keep matters private. Everything you say in mediation is kept confidential.
Arbitration is another option. Two of our partners are also certified arbitrators. The arbitrator acts as a judge, while both parties present their case. Depending on the agreement to arbitrate, the arbitrator's decision can be binding or non-binding. If the decision is binding, it is as if a judge or jury had decided the case, but the proceeding itself is more informal and takes less time than an actual trial. On the other hand, if the decision is not binding, the parties can choose to accept the decision of the arbitrator or use the arbitrator's decision as a good predictor of how a judge or jury might decide the case, should the case proceed to trial.
Being involved in litigation is often a lengthy and emotional process. Mediation and arbitration are viable options that are less time consuming and more private than a full-fledged trial. Should you choose to mediate or arbitrate your case, you can count on the impartiality and professionalism of our experienced attorneys to help you reach a fair settlement.
