Online ADR for attorneys is a unique opportunity to handle cases that otherwise would not be practical or cost-effective to take on in a traditional, “brick and mortar” way. Litigation and traditional ADR can be time-consuming and expensive. This in turn limits an attorney’s ability to accept new cases. This is particularly true when the…
While ADR has many advantages over litigation, traditional ADR can still be a relatively expensive and inefficient option. Rising costs related to party, counsel, witness and arbitrator travel fees, can limit the benefits of ADR, particularly in small cases. As a result, many claims are not pursued because of the time and money involved. Fortunately,…
Among the many reasons arbitration is used by parties is the ability to eliminate some of the formalities of litigation, while maintaining certain rights for the parties to state their case. However, a recent New Jersey appellate court decision addressed how far the law allows parties to go regarding how arbitration hearings are conducted. State…
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including arbitration and mediation is not new. It has been used successfully for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. However, in recent years, it has been growing in use with more companies choosing to use arbitration in commercial and consumer disputes. With this increased usage, the methods for conducting ADR have…