Recognizing that Jury Trials are often lengthy and expensive for clients given the cost of legal experts and trial work, Carman, Callahan & Ingham LLP is able to offer its clients with experienced attorneys who are well versed in dispute resolution in forums outside the State or Federal court system. These matters are often heard by a designated Arbitrator or Mediator and can serve to expedite the dispute to a conclusion.
A critical part of this process is to understand at what point a matter is suitable for Arbitration, knowing which of the practicing Mediators or Arbitrators is appropriate for that dispute, and being fully familiar with the procedural rules affecting the outcome of these proceedings. CC&I attorneys routinely provide our clients with keen insights and legal representation in this particular practical specialty making our firm a valuable resource to our clients in this area.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is available in civil actions, and is generally a method employed to reach a resolution quicker and more cost-effectively than a Trial. The main types of ADR generally chosen by the parties are mediation and arbitration. Under either option, a neutral third-party is agreed upon by the parties to oversee the hearing and to either render a decision on in part guidance relating to the dispute. Arbitration involves a binding agreement, while mediation does not.