Dispute Resolution (DR), also known as alternative dispute resolution (ADR), refers to a series of processes that provide disputing parties different avenues for settlement than the traditional legal process (litigation). They include: mediation, arbitration, facilitation and collaborative law. These processes provide many benefits and can be used to resolve virtually any type of dispute whether in a private or public.
- Benefits of Dispute Resolution
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Less expensive/faster than the traditional legal process.
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Parties participate in reaching a solution,
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More control over the outcome of the dispute.
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Less formal/ more flexible rules than the trial court.
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