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Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
refers to an informal process for deciding
civil disputes outside of the courtroom. The
two main forms of ADR are mediation and
arbitration. Any type of civil dispute,
including product liability actions,
contract suits, and probate cases, can be
mediated or arbitrated.
Mediation
Mediation can be used to resolve a
dispute before a lawsuit is filed or
immediately after a suit is filed.
Mediation is a voluntary process. Both
sides in the dispute, and their
attorneys, meet informally with an
independent third party (mediator), who
attempts to help the parties reach a
settlement of their dispute. The
mediator does not decide the case but
assists both sides in exploring issues
and possible compromises. If the parties
reach a settlement, a written agreement
is signed by the parties. If no
settlement is reached, the parties can
agree to submit their dispute to binding
arbitration. The main advantages of
mediation are that it is quicker and
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Arbitration
Contracts often include arbitration
clauses, which provide that the parties
to the contract will submit any dispute
to arbitration. Arbitration can also be
ordered by a court. Arbitration is
conducted by a single arbitrator or by a
panel of arbitrators. The arbitrator
holds a hearing, which is less formal
than a trial, listens to the evidence,
and makes a decision. An arbitration
award can be reviewed by the court for
fraud or duress. The court can also
review the award to determine if the
arbitrator exceeded his or her powers.
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Cameron, Davis, Gonzalez & Marroney has its
principal office at 901 N. Olive Avenue, West
Palm Beach, Florida, 33401. We represent our
clients before Federal and State Courts in
Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach,
Martin, and St. Lucie counties, Vero Beach, and
all family courts throughout the state of
Florida. |
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Cameron, Davis, Gonzalez & Marroney practices in the following areas of law: General Civil Trial Practice, Corporate, Business Law, Contracts, Real Estate, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Criminal Law, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Medical Malpractice, Family Law, Divorce and Child Custody. |
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