Mediation, Arbitration & Collaborative Law
Most legal cases don't actually go all the way to a trial. Instead, cases are settled through mediation or collaboration, or decided in an arbitration -- almost always for a much lower cost than continuing to fight. Learn about all three of these options for resolving conflict and make educated decisions about your case.
Mediation
Mediation
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Mediation: Ten Rules for Success
Get good results at your mediation by keeping these basic tenets in mind.
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Mediation is much less formal than going to court, but the conflict resolution process does involve distinct stages designed to lead to a mutually beneficial compromise. Here's what to expect.
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Mediation: Do You Still Need a Lawyer?
Most mediations don't require an attorney, but there are some situations in which you may want to consult a lawyer.
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Disputes can be expensive to resolve once the lawyers get involved, making mediation an attractive option, particularly given the availability of free or low-cost services.
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Video Mediation During the Coronavirus Pandemic: How Online Dispute Resolution Works
Mediators are increasingly using different forms of technology and online dispute resolution (ODR), which allow parties to negotiate remotely and continue to resolve lawsuits and disputes even in an age of canceled hearings, postponed trials, and social distancing.
Arbitration
Arbitration
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Despite the growing use of arbitration, many people don't know what arbitration is or how it works. Learn the basics about arbitration here.
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Whether you've signed a contract with mandatory arbitration language buried within or are considering arbitration as an alternative to litigation, it pays to learn the pros and cons of arbitration.
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Arbitration Clauses in Contracts
Arbitration is the most commonly used method of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and you'll find an arbitration clause in the fine print of all kinds of contracts.