Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution refers to the resolution of disputes outside of formal litigation before a judge or jury. Those who have been in litigation before usually seek a more efficient means of resolving disputes. ADR is conducted in two distinct and different formats:

Arbitration
Arbitration involves a hearing before one or more judges. The result is binding or judicially enforced. This proceeding does not necessarily take place in a courtroom.

Mediation
Mediation is a non-binding voluntary process of negotiation. A neutral party serves as the mediator. Case settlement requires the agreement of all parties. This confidential process often cultivates creative resolutions to complex cases.

Litigation
We recognize that litigation is more than just a legal issue for our clients; it is a major problem that requires a practiced hand. When disputes arise, we advise and guide our clients to resolve them amicably, and try to use litigation as an option of last resort. When litigation is unavoidable, we are sensitive to the demands of our client’s business and deliver successful legal strategies and superior advocacy to resolve commercial disputes.

Clients expect both exceptional quality in their representation and the responsible management of litigation costs. We therefore make staffing decisions in consultation with our clients, considering the scope and complexity of the case, the speed with which it can be litigated, and the number of lawyers and legal assistants needed to meet our goals.