Arbitration and Mediation

Arbitration and Mediation Attorney

Arbitration and mediation proceedings can only be mandated by a contract or an agreement between the parties. Many individuals or businesses enter into arbitration or mediation, however, without knowing how the procedure works or without consulting an attorney. If you have been asked to consent to arbitration or mediation, you should be guided by the advice of a law firm with skill and experience in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) proceedings. At Samuel D. Bornstein, P.A., we have helped clients in a wide variety of such proceedings for decades.

We can advise you before you enter an agreement that includes an arbitration or mediation clause. If you are planning to use alternative dispute resolution procedures, we can provide you with the representation you need to protect your rights.

Contact our Paramus, New Jersey, office for assistance with any of the following:

Advantages and disadvantages to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) are not automatic or universal. The language employed when the parties agree to arbitrate or mediate can be crucial and will require the interpretation of an experienced contract and dispute resolution attorney. You may wonder if you should pursue litigation instead of arbitration or mediation. At Samuel D. Bornstein, P.A., we can advise you on both the potential advantages and the possible drawbacks in an arbitration or mediation proceedings. This information can help you make the best decision for you or your business.

We can help you answer the following questions:

• Is it beneficial to divest a court of jurisdiction, or should access to the courts be preserved so that proper preparation for arbitration or mediation is preserved?
• Is a judge in a courtroom better or less equipped to deal with the particular issues that may arise?
• Is one of these alternatives cheaper than litigation, and is it quicker?
• Is there a meaningful right of appeal if an error is made?

Unless you have signed an agreement to the contrary, you cannot be compelled to give up your right to have disputes resolved by a judge or a jury. Our Firm has broad experience in arbitrations and mediations in private and governmental circumstances. In consultation with our clients, we can often suggest the most efficient, cost-effective procedures that serve to save time and expense if disputes develop later.

To contact in-house counsel for your business, or to schedule an initial consultation or case evaluation with an experienced lawyer, please contact Samuel D. Bornstein, P.A.