Find an Alternative Solution With Our Arbitration and Mediation Attorneys
Farhang & Medcoff provides alternative dispute resolution services via our arbitration and mediation attorneys. Arbitration and mediation are the two primary vehicles for alternative dispute resolution. In both situations, our attorneys serve as neutral third-party facilitators of productive discussions.
Understanding Arbitration and Mediation
Mediation is a non-binding process that can lead to a legally binding agreement, provided all parties agree to it. If the parties do not agree to the resolution, the dispute may then proceed to litigation. In contrast, arbitration is a binding process in which the arbitrator serves as a de facto judge who decides the case.
Benefits of Working With Our Arbitration and Mediation Attorneys
There are many distinct advantages of choosing alternative dispute resolution for your case. Although every case is unique, we generally find that our alternative dispute resolution clients enjoy the following:
- Faster resolution – It’s not unusual for litigation to drag on for years, as court systems often have lengthy case backlogs.
- Less costly – The discovery process alone for a trial can be quite pricey. Arbitration and mediation are both streamlined processes that keep costs to a minimum.
- More privacy – Court records are, by and large, publicly available. If you file a lawsuit, your dispute-related affairs become a matter of public record. In contrast, alternative dispute resolution is confidential, with no public record. This makes it a particularly attractive choice for high-profile individuals and for companies concerned about reputational damage.
- Subject matter experience – In litigation, judges are assigned to cases based on their jurisdiction. They may not necessarily be familiar with the intricacies of a certain industry. In arbitration and mediation, arbitrators and mediators can be selected that do have particular experience with complex matters, such as construction disputes.
- Less adversarial – Litigation is, by nature, a highly confrontational process that involves a party accusing the other party of some act of wrongdoing. Alternative dispute resolution provides a less hostile environment in which the parties can work together toward an agreeable solution.
Disputes That Commonly Benefit From Alternative Resolutions
The arbitration and mediation attorneys at Farhang & Medcoff have extensive experience handling a range of cases that have been resolved through alternative means. Our mediation attorneys include Timothy Medcoff, Ali Farhang, and Roscoe Mutz. Our team most often handles labor and employment disputes.
Farhang & Medcoff are often requested to serve as neutral third-parties for the arbitration or mediation of issues pertaining to the following:
- Business partnerships
- Contracts
- Labor complaints
- Construction disputes (including contractual arrangements, payments, defects, and warranties)
Our team looks forward to discussing your labor and employment or construction law-related dispute.