Our Services
Explore our comprehensive ADR capabilities, structured to resolve contested issues efficiently and with absolute confidence.
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An expert third-party neutral helps parties and counsel candidly assess the strengths, weaknesses, and probable outcomes of their case to forge a mutually acceptable resolution.
Why Choose Sidebar Solutions for Mediation?
Rigorous Case Preparation: Your mediator prepares thoroughly before the session begins, starting with a comprehensive file review and strategic pre-mediation communications.
A Private, Dedicated Forum: The process includes preliminary conversations and continuous private caucuses with all sides throughout the day of the scheduled mediation.
Proactive Follow-Up: If the dispute does not resolve during the initial session, the mediator will actively encourage and guide follow-up discussions to bridge the remaining gap.
Entirely Voluntary: Participation is completely voluntary—any party has the right to withdraw from the mediation process at any point.
Strictly Confidential: All discussions, negotiation strategies, and final settlement terms remain strictly confidential unless public disclosure is mutually agreed upon.
Binding Contractual Outcomes: Upon successful resolution, terms are formalized in a written settlement agreement and release, creating a binding contract.
No-Risk Litigation Alternative: In those rare instances where a compromise resolution is not achieved, parties remain entirely free to return to the court system and resume active litigation.
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Structure and Selection of Arbitrators
An agreement to arbitrate, as opposed to mediate a dispute, typically involves a decision by the parties to select one or three arbitrators to decide contested issues.
In a one member arbitration, the parties agree upon the selection of the arbitrator.
In the case of a three member arbitration, each side selects an arbitrator.
The parties and the two selected arbitrators typically confer on the selection of a third arbitrator to complete the panel.
The Arbitration Proceeding and Evidence
Arbitration proceedings take place in an office setting and can be either formally or informally conducted.
The parties usually present their proofs via limited live witness testimony and/or the submission of expert reports stipulated to be admissible as evidence.
Effectiveness, Outcomes, and Expertise
Arbitration can be an effective tool for resolving a dispute, particularly when the parties, for any variety of reasons, are unable to reach an agreement through voluntary compromise.
Arbitration decisions are typically binding and not appealable by agreement of the parties.
Our judges are prepared to offer their expertise and legal acumen to resolve matters through binding or non-binding arbitration.
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Courts often appoint Special Masters or Adjudicators, typically retired judges, to assist in the management and disposition of complex, document-intensive matters.
A Special Master Adjudicator’s responsibilities can be broad or limited, as determined by the court and/or agreed to by the parties. An experienced and effective Master Adjudicator, familiar with the subject matter of the litigation, can provide invaluable assistance to the court and the parties, assisting in the logical progression of the litigation and frequently acting as a mediator along the way. A Master/Adjudicator can assist the parties in resolving discovery disputes and ultimately in facilitating the successful settlement of the case. A Master/Adjudicator might be thought of as the parties “private judge,” available on short notice to assist the parties in moving their litigation forward in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
Our Judges have extensive experience in developing effective case management protocols, which are essential to shepherding complex cases through discovery.