Overview

Mediation and arbitration can offer an alternative to the time and expense of taking a case to trial. Mediation is unique in that the parties maintain control over the conversations and any decisions that are made. Mediators play a neutral role in the confidential proceedings, facilitating conversation between the parties to reach a mutually beneficial settlement.

The arbitration process is similar to litigation, but a neutral, unbiased third-party acts as the judge in a private setting rather than a courtroom. Each party presents its arguments and the arbitrator’s responsibility is to render a decision on the issues. An arbitrator is given more flexibility than a trial judge in how the proceedings will go and how much weight to give evidence.

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