Mediation
Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party helps disputing parties communicate, evaluate their positions, and explore potential settlement options.
A mediator generally does not decide the dispute.
Instead, the mediator facilitates communication and negotiation between the parties.
Mediation may be used for:
- Civil litigation
- Personal injury
- Business disputes
- Employment disputes
- Family law
- Real estate disputes
- Construction disputes
- Insurance claims
- Contract disputes
- Partnership disputes
- Probate matters
- Intellectual property disputes
- Professional liability
- Government disputes
Arbitration
Arbitration is an alternative dispute-resolution process in which a neutral arbitrator or panel hears the parties' positions and evidence and issues a decision according to the applicable arbitration agreement and rules.
Depending on the agreement and applicable law, arbitration may be:
Binding
or
Non-binding
Arbitration can involve:
- Opening statements
- Witness testimony
- Expert testimony
- Documentary evidence
- Exhibits
- Depositions
- Legal briefs
- Hearings
- Closing arguments
- Written decisions or awards
The applicable arbitration agreement, rules, and law determine the procedures governing the matter.