Harrisburg Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Lawyers
Corporate Mediation and Arbitration Services
At the Law Firm of Peters & Wasilefski, we understand that many business owners and individuals immediately turn to thoughts of lawsuits and court trials after suffering an injustice. The reality, though, is that most parties can reach a satisfactory settlement using the services of a trained mediator or arbitrator through a process commonly referred to as alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Our trained mediation and arbitration attorneys have been helping businesses, insurers and individuals and other attorneys resolve disputes and differences through mediation and arbitration for nearly 15 years. Contact us about ways to resolve your dispute out of court. When we meet with you, we will listen carefully, and offer you advice about ways to avoid litigation by finding a reasonable negotiated settlement.
Mediation and arbitration can be used to settle almost any type of dispute, including:
- Business and commercial disputes
- Unfair business practices
- Real estate property disputes
- Arguments between neighbors
- Contract disputes
- Business torts
Alternative Dispute Resolution Process
Mediation and arbitration differ in several important ways:
With mediation, both parties may be represented by their own attorneys, and both agree to use our trained attorney as an unbiased mediator in a confidential forum. We carefully listen to the grievances on both sides, assist the parties in reaching an amicable resolution to the dispute and help them come up with non-binding resolutions to the issue. Either party may pull out of the mediation agreement and pursue civil litigation through a court action if a mediated resolution cannot be reached. In the end, the mediated settlement only becomes binding when both parties agree to the terms proposed and accepted by the parties.
In arbitration, an arbitrator serves as a judge, listening to the arguments of both sides and making a decision based on the facts of the case. The final resolution is in the hands of the arbitrator, rather than the parties. The decision is often binding.
ADR: Saving You Time and Money
Corporate mediation and other ADR settlements can potentially save thousands of dollars in attorney fees, as well as substantial savings in terms of time and staff resources. Some studies have indicated that mediation could result in costs up to 50% less than court litigation.
Contact the alternative dispute resolution attorneys at Peters & Wasilefski to learn more about cost-effective mediated settlements.
