Mediation and Arbitration Team
Mediation and Arbitration
In today’s business world, companies involved in disputes frequently look to alternatives to the expensive and unpredictable litigation process to resolve those disputes.
While alternative dispute resolution (ADR) can take many forms, the most commonly used vehicles are mediation and arbitration. Mediation is a process whereby an expert in dispute resolution assists the parties in their efforts to achieve a voluntary settlement, thereby controlling the outcome and avoiding the transactional costs of expensive litigation. Arbitration provides an adjudicated result, as does litigation, but is typically a significantly more streamlined and less expensive process. Moreover, arbitrators (or panel of arbitrators) are usually more sophisticated and experienced in the adjudication process than typical jurors.
The firm has several experienced litigators who have regularly served as mediators and arbitrators in a wide range of ADR activities including commercial, construction, and environmental disputes. Parties have included individuals, public and private businesses, governments, insurance companies, and professions including architects and engineers. Disputes have involved construction above and below ground; houses and commercial buildings; business contracts; insurance; environmental liability, remediation, and damages; and evidence and substantive and procedural law.
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News & Events
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- 30 Davis|Kuelthau Attorneys Honored by The Best Lawyers in America® 2021 GuideAugust 20, 2020 - Press Releases
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Publications
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7 Options for Resolving Partnership Disputes
June 1, 2021 -
Final U.S. Rule Allows Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements, But With Limits
July 18, 2019 -
U.S. Nearing Approval to Abandon Ban on Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements
February 12, 2019 -
U.S. Abandons Ban On Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements
June 6, 2017 -
U.S. Supreme Court Rebuffs Challenge to Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements
May 15, 2017 -
Nursing Home Arbitration Rule Put on Hold
November 8, 2016 -
Nursing Home Arbitration Rule Challenged in Court
October 19, 2016 -
Sweeping New Rules Govern Long-Term Care
October 6, 2016 -
New Federal Regulations Prohibit Pre-Dispute Arbitration in Long-Term Care
October 6, 2016 -
Take the Mystery Out of the Recoverability of Attorneys’ Fees in Construction Disputes
May 28, 2015