Mediation And Arbitration

SW&L Attorneys helps our clients prepare for and effectively participate in the mediation and arbitration process that is often required by standard form construction contracts. Mediation. Mediation requires a well-informed, skilled, and competent attorney. We provide our clients with an honest assessment of their cases before mediation to help effectively negotiate a settlement that is beneficial to our clients. In mediation, the parties meet with a third-party neutral to try and work out issues privately. It offers the parties some measure of control of the outcome of a lawsuit, rather than relying on the decision of a judge or jury. It is less expensive than going to trial and allows the parties to agree on a result and possibly repair a business relationship. Arbitration. We help our clients prepare for and effectively participate in this out-of-court dispute resolution process, which is often faster and more cost effective than traditional litigation. Our attorneys are well-schooled in the American Arbitration Association (AAA) rules and procedures, including the AAA Construction Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. The arbitration process is more informal than going to court and often a final result can be achieved sooner than full-blown litigation and a trial.