Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to any means of settling disputes outside of the courtroom. ADR typically includes arbitration, mediation, early neutral evaluation, and conciliation.
The two most common forms of ADR are arbitration and mediation. Arbitration is a simplified version of a trial typically involving no or little discovery and simplified rules of evidence. Mediation is an even less formal alternative to litigation. Mediators are individuals trained in negotiations who bring opposing parties together and attempt to work out a settlement or agreement that both parties accept or reject.
Two independent factors have given rise to the demand for ADR services in Minnesota:
We provide qualified mediation and arbitration assistance to clients, out state attorneys, and the courts.Our goal is to achieve fast, equitable resolutions to complex business disputes. For most complicated disputes between reputable business firms, our experience increasingly demonstrates that ADR can achieve an equitable resolution faster, more cost-effectively, and with greater confidentiality and control. ADR is especially appropriate for resolving disputes between parties who wish to continue their business relationship, such as suppliers, joint-venture and merger partners, subcontractors, and franchisees.
The two most common forms of ADR are arbitration and mediation. Arbitration is a simplified version of a trial typically involving no or little discovery and simplified rules of evidence. Mediation is an even less formal alternative to litigation. Mediators are individuals trained in negotiations who bring opposing parties together and attempt to work out a settlement or agreement that both parties accept or reject.
Two independent factors have given rise to the demand for ADR services in Minnesota:
- The Minnesota court rules mandating non-binding ADR before trial
- Continuing efforts by corporate counsel to reduce litigation expenses by exploring avenues of preliminary dispute resolution
We provide qualified mediation and arbitration assistance to clients, out state attorneys, and the courts.Our goal is to achieve fast, equitable resolutions to complex business disputes. For most complicated disputes between reputable business firms, our experience increasingly demonstrates that ADR can achieve an equitable resolution faster, more cost-effectively, and with greater confidentiality and control. ADR is especially appropriate for resolving disputes between parties who wish to continue their business relationship, such as suppliers, joint-venture and merger partners, subcontractors, and franchisees.