Mediation, Arbitration & Collaborative Law

Most legal cases don't actually go all the way to a trial. Instead, cases are settled through mediation or collaboration, or decided in an arbitration -- almost always for a much lower cost than continuing to fight. Learn about all three of these options for resolving conflict and make educated decisions about your case.

Mediation

Mediation

Mediation: Ten Rules for Success Get good results at your mediation by keeping these basic tenets in mind.

Mediation: The Six Stages Mediation is much less formal than going to court, but the conflict resolution process does involve distinct stages designed to lead to a mutually beneficial compromise. Here's what to expect.

Mediation: Do You Still Need a Lawyer? Most mediations don't require an attorney, but there are some situations in which you may want to consult a lawyer.

How Much Does Mediation Cost? Disputes can be expensive to resolve once the lawyers get involved, making mediation an attractive option, particularly given the availability of free or low-cost services.

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Arbitration

Arbitration

Arbitration Basics Despite the growing use of arbitration, many people don't know what arbitration is or how it works. Learn the basics about arbitration here.

Arbitration Pros and Cons Whether you've signed a contract with mandatory arbitration language buried within or are considering arbitration as an alternative to litigation, it pays to learn the pros and cons of arbitration.

Arbitration Clauses in Contracts Arbitration is the most commonly used method of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and you'll find an arbitration clause in the fine print of all kinds of contracts.

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