Mediation and arbitration are methods of alternative dispute resolution, or ADR. Both are designed to keep parties out of the courtroom and involve the help of a neutral third party. Instead of attending multiple hearings and preparing for and attending trial, ADR...

Mediation is an option to consider to solve a variety of different types of legal disputes. Mediation has a number of different benefits parties to a legal dispute should be familiar with. Mediation is an alternative to traditional litigation which can be costly and...

Owning a business means making decisions every day. But when a topic like business duties or workplace contention rears up, it is not just about decisions — it is about discussions. The conflict that may arise from these issues can eat at everyone involved. Forbes...

Virtual and/or in-person mediation is a great option! Many people are taking advantage of alternative ways of resolving disputes these days. Not all disputes need to be submitted to a judge or jury for resolution. Sometimes, with the assistance of a mediator, disputes...

Communities all across America face problems that can often make it uncomfortable for families to live, work and attend school. Many of these are often related to demographic factors such as race, national origin and economic status. Even when it does not lead to...

Mediation is a way of resolving legal disputes outside of the courtroom. If both parties agree to mediation, neither must appear in court. The mediator serves as a facilitator of the negotiations, offering legal information so that the parties can reach an agreement...