Specialties

Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") refers to any means of settling disputes outside of the courtroom. ADR typically includes early neutral evaluation, negotiation, conciliation, mediation, and arbitration.

Collaboration is a dispute-resolution method by which parties and their attorneys settle disputes using nonadversarial techniques to reach a binding agreement, with the understanding that if the parties cannot agree and choose to litigate instead, the attorneys involved in the negotiations will be disqualified from representing them any further.

Family mediation assists parties in resolving conflict with the help of a neutral third party. Families experiencing disputes are encouraged to use mediation as a private alternative to court proceedings. Mediation allows each party to participate in shaping a resolution rather than leaving the decision to a judge.

Business mediation is a method of conflict resolution that seeks to preserve the external relationships between businesses and their customers. Instead of pitting the parties against each other, as courtroom litigation can, business mediation works to make the parties partners in finding a solution.

Management and employee mediation helps resolve internal disputes between employees and management. The process identifies conflict and supports a productive workplace environment. Unlike disciplinary and grievance procedures, it offers an alternative process in which participants work collaboratively with the assistance of a neutral third party.

Mediation is a process in which an independent mediator helps parties discuss a dispute and work toward a mutually acceptable resolution. The mediator does not decide the outcome. It is a cost-effective option that allows parties to provide input as they work toward resolving the matter.

Mediation is often used in property disputes. It is an ideal way for parties to take control of their dispute and reach a decision which is beneficial to both parties. Taking control back from the court and thinking of options outside of the usual orders that a court can make is a very attractive option to those involved in property disputes.

By taking your guardianship dispute through mediation, you set the tone for your relationship with all parties going forward. Because the process can be far less antagonistic, the true objective of the dispute is brought to light – and that is the best interests of the ward or the child.

Mediation is a non-binding process where the parties, the Borrower and Lender, attempt to find a mutually acceptable resolution to their dispute with the help of a neutral person called the Mediator.

Faith-based mediation is a complex process that dynamically integrates three dimensions: the technical one, involving knowledge and skills for the mediation element itself; the humane one, which is based on the ability to recognize personal, emotional, and relational elements in the conflict, to promote better understanding between the conflicting agents and foster solutions seeking; and the transcendent one, which relies on the religious belief system and pursues divine intervention into the dispute to move the parties from conflict to reconciliation and peace-making.

Tenant & Landlord mediation is a process where both parties can contribute to the resolution of the dispute. This process reduces cost and helps foster better tenant and landlord relations.

Word-of-mouth marketing can be highly effective. Conflict is inevitable, and every business benefits from a culture that helps internal and external customers become loyal advocates. We train staff at for-profit and nonprofit organizations to use conflict constructively and build stronger client relationships.

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