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Mediation: Any process for resolving
disputes in which a neutral person helps the parties negotiate a settlement or
agreement. It is normally a voluntary and confidential process. The degree of
in-session attorney participation is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Arbitration & Private Judging: When
you and the other party are unable to work cooperatively to resolve your
disputes, you may present your case to an Arbitrator or Private Judge.
Arbitration can be non-binding (meaning the decision is not final and the case
can still be submitted to the Courts for final resolution); or binding. When a
case is submitted to binding arbitration or a private judge the decisions are
made for you on the basis of the evidence and arguments presented, and the
decision is final. Your attorney represents you at the arbitration or private
hearing like they would in Court.
Special Master: Usually appointed by
the Court (sometimes at the request of the parties) to assist disputing parties
in resolving conflict outside of and/or as an extension of the Court.
Group Conflict Resolution:
Meeting facilitation -- Structured
collaborative decision-making processes for groups-- Trainings tailored to your
needs.
(See
also Faith-Based
Conflict Resolution)
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