Alternative Dispute Resolution Client Strategies: Leading Lawyers on Preparing for Arbitration and Mediation, Resolving Disputes and Establishing Best Practices for Success

ISBN13:
9781596227170
ISBN10:
1596227176
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 2007-04-30
Publisher: West Group
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"Alternative Dispute Resolution Client Strategies is an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for resolving disputes outside of litigation. Featuring partners and chairs from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the intricacies of dispute resolution and identify the important differences and similarities between arbitration, mediation, and the less known, mini-trial. These authors discuss several key advantages for using ADR versus litigation, such as confidentiality, producing an expedited resolution, and eliminating extreme costs. From understanding a client's motivations to preparing for arbitration or mediation, these top lawyers discuss how to effectively use the duel role of advocate and counselor to determine the best course of action to take for a dispute. Additionally, these leaders reveal their techniques for formulating a strategy, establishing client/attorney relationships, eliminating bad facts, and finding creativ

Building a Platform for Success	p. 7
Its All About Compromise	p. 23
Business Disputes: Considerations for Dispute Resolution by Arbitration Versus the Judicial Process	p. 33
Looking Out for the Client's Best Interests	p. 49
Establishing and Achieving the Client's Goals	p. 69
A Detailed Look at ADR Program Construction	p. 95
Building Positive Relationships	p. 155
Structured Informality Versus "Litigation Lite": How to Keep Arbitrations from Becoming Major Lawsuits While Reaping the Benefits of ADR	p. 167
Advocating, Negotiating, and Counseling	p. 179
The Components of ADR	p. 197
ADR: Is it Right for You?	p. 213
Reinventing Justice Through Comprehensive Adjudication	p. 223
Appendices	p. 235
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