- Frequently Asked Questions -

- ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION -

Question

What is alternative dispute resolution?

Answer

Alternative dispute resolution, or ADR, refers to numerous voluntary and non-voluntary procedures used to resolve issues. These may include conciliation, facilitation, mediation, fact finding, minitrials, and arbitration. ADR techniques generally involve a neutral third-party and are usually kept confidential. The majority of issues that go through ADR tend to be resolved quicker, cheaper, and more amicably than they would be through a formal court proceeding.

Question

Can I switch to a different alternative dispute resolution process after I have already started one process?

Answer

Yes, this is actually quite common.