Kronick also offers skilled Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services – mediation and arbitration – to complement our litigation practice. Mediation and arbitration can help parties avoid lengthy public legal proceedings with the associated time and expense, by choosing to creatively and collaboratively settle disputes privately, outside the courtroom. Whether our clients are involved in a two-party dispute, or a large multi-party case, mediation and/or arbitration can provide increased control and input while moving all parties toward resolution.
One type of Alternative Dispute Resolution is mediation, a collaborative, solutions-oriented dispute resolution process, whereby prior agreement, all sides to a dispute present their claims to a neutral third-party mediator who then works with the parties involved to help them craft a mutually agreeable and legally binding agreement that fully resolves all of their disputes. Mediation allows all parties to confidentially present their positions fully, and work in concert with a trained mediator to develop a mutually beneficial resolution to their disputes. Unlike arbitration, the mediator is not authorized to order a resolution of the dispute but is trained to work with all parties to help the parties craft a mutually acceptable, legally binding agreement that fully resolves all of their disputes.
Another type of Alternative Dispute Resolution is arbitration. By agreement, all sides of a dispute present their claims to a neutral third-party arbitrator, who then considers the issues and delivers a decision. The arbitrator’s decision can be binding or advisory, depending upon the agreement of the parties. Arbitration is generally quicker and more private than traditional in-court litigation.
Mediation and arbitration may also include settlement conferences, conciliation, and neutral evaluation, all of which are offered through Kronick.
Given these options, and with our guidance, our clients can then determine whether traditional public in-court litigation, mediation, or arbitration might be the better choice to resolve their disputes.
Kronick can also present hybrid approaches when appropriate, including a combination of mediation and arbitration, known as med-arb, or a combination of traditional litigation coupled with mediation to allow our clients the opportunity to gather facts when early mediation is not yet appropriate to allow the parties to craft their own resolution to their disputes. Our team will help our clients develop strategies for the best possible outcome, enabling you to select the best path forward, while duly considering costs, time, and private vs public exposure.
We offer
- Certified mediators
- Experienced arbitrators
- Neutral analysis
- Traditional litigation counsel
- In-person, virtual and/or hybrid proceedings