Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Alternative dispute resolution can help avoid costly litigation while achieving fair outcomes. The process may occur prior to or during a court proceeding.

A mediation is almost always ordered by a court as part of the litigation process. The mediator may be a court officer (a judicial mediation) or the court may require the parties to choose their own private mediator. We have extensive experience in appearing at mediations, with or without counsel, and in obtaining the best possible outcome. Many cases are able to be resolved at or shortly after mediation, which avoids the costs of a contested trial and the steps needed to prepare for trial.