Alternative Dispute Resolution

Getting to yes. There are different ways to achieve a final resolution of a difficult issue. Sometimes the principals to a dispute are able to work it out by themselves. Sometimes they lock into entrenched positions and resort to costly, time-consuming and unpredictable litigation. Between these extremes, alternative dispute resolution is often an attractive option for parties in conflict.

Bean, Kinney & Korman counts among its attorneys talented, trained and experienced mediators, as well as attorneys familiar and comfortable with alternative dispute resolution procedures. As mediators, these individuals serve a neutral role, actively eliciting from all principals their core concerns and willingness to compromise. With the mediator's guidance, disputants frequently are able to fashion their own solution, often saving substantial legal fees and time.

In addition to providing mediation services, a number of the firm's attorneys serve as arbitrators or neutral case evaluators. Rather than engaging the principals in direct dialogue, the arbitrator or evaluator hears out each side and renders a decision, which is typically binding in arbitration, or advisory only in neutral case evaluations.

We invite you to consider the dispute resolution services offered by Bean, Kinney & Korman as a preferable alternative to litigation. Whether mediation, arbitration or neutral case evaluation is elected, the process is one in which you will have greater participation, influence and control, with faster and often more creative results than can be obtained through litigation. Alternative dispute resolution has proven particularly valuable in domestic relations matters and commercial disputes, practice areas in which Bean, Kinney & Korman has exceptional proficiency.

In addition to serving as mediators and arbitrators, the firm's attorneys are skilled at representing parties in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. We recognize when there is meaningful benefit to be gained from these options, and will not hesitate to recommend them to clients in appropriate cases. We have experience in making case presentations to mediators, neutral case evaluators and arbitration panels, including the American Arbitration Association, and in maximizing the benefits to be gained for our clients in these venues.