Leech Tishman’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) team assists clients in resolving disputes through conflict resolution processes that provide alternatives to traditional federal and state court judicial and jury proceedings.
Our ADR attorneys serve as professional neutrals (mediators, arbitrators and early neutral evaluators) and also serve our clients as skilled ADR advocates in all forms of these dispute resolution processes. Our attorneys also design, train and implement internal conflict resolutions processes for employers and organizations, and assist in resolving conflict between employees, executives, business partners and shareholders, and corporate entities.
Our attorneys offer professional neutral and ADR advocacy services in alternative dispute resolution processes including, but not limited to
- Mediation
- An impartial neutral mediator, selected by the parties, facilitates confidential negotiations between the parties to help them reach a mutually acceptable agreement. Parties maintain the right of self-determination and can agree on terms that are outside of normal statutory or common law remedies.
- Arbitration
- An impartial neutral arbitrator makes a binding decision, following a hearing where parties present evidence and arguments. This is generally more expeditious than litigation in court, but it has a narrow basis for appeal.
- Early Neutral Evaluation
- An impartial neutral attorney with subject-matter expertise provides a confidential, non-binding evaluation of the case, and is available to assist the parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement.
- Additional Alternative Dispute Resolution Services
- Internal Conflict Resolution Program/Policy design, training and implementation
- Private internal conflict resolution services for disputes involving:
- Employees/Workplaces
- Executives
- Business Partners
- Shareholders
- Business/Corporate Entities
- Communities
