Approach: Arbitration
The Center for Creative Mediation, your Total Resolution Solution, has experienced, impartial arbitrators to resolve disputes where voluntary mediation is impractical.
Arbitration has a similar structure as a court hearing, but is less formal. The arbitrator is a neutral who hears the evidence, witnesses, experts and presentations of each side and makes a decision on the issues submitted. During the hearing, the parties can present their own cases or be represented by legal professionals.
Arbitration is typically less burdensome than the drawn-out procedures associated with litigation. Because the processes are streamlined, arbitrations move faster and are more cost effective than judicial proceedings.
Arbitrations are normally less contentious than court litigation and are therefore better at preserving relationships. This is often crucial for businesses, unions, non-profit organizations, and governments, as well as for individuals. And, unlike court proceedings, arbitrations do not become a matter of public record, so where confidentiality is critical, arbitration offers a significant advantage over litigation.
A key benefit of arbitration is that it results in a binding decision that cannot be challenged in court, except in rare instances. Unlike court cases, arbitration decisions are final and not appealable, so they do not become jumping off points for years of additional litigation.
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