Arbitration Based on Contract Between Parties
Arbitration is a form of alternate dispute resolution based on a contract between the parties. Arbitration is based on a contract between the parties. Arbitration proceedings may permit discovery, live testimony before the arbitrator whose decision, depending on the circumstances, may be binding and enforceable in Court. In both Federal and State Courts arbitration agreements […]
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Mediation is a non-binding settlement negotiation in which a neutral third party (the mediator) engages in shuttle-like diplomacy to bring the parties to a mutually acceptable settlement. The mediator is often a retired Judge or an active lawyer.
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Settlement is the process by which two parties, with or without lawyers, discuss either in person or not, the claims, the merits of the claims and defenses and reach a mutually agreeable resolution of the dispute usually in a written settlement which may bring closure to a court case.
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The primary purpose of alternate dispute resolution is to bring claims to a speedy, inexpensive and decisive final settlement. The three types of ADR (alternate dispute resolution) are Settlement, Mediation and Arbitration. All ADR proceedings are normally far less expensive and time consuming than a court proceeding.
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