Arbitration & Mediation (ADR): Articles

In General

• Alternative Dispute Resolution - A Resource Guide From the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Provides an overview of the use of ADR in Federal agencies.
• Filing a Lawsuit: Should you Sue?  What you need to know before you file a lawsuit. (FindLaw)
• Lawsuit Mediation: Trying to Compromise Before Starting a Lawsuit   Before you sue, talk with your opponent and try to negotiate a mutually beneficial compromise. (FindLaw)

Mediation

• Do I Need a Mediation Lawyer for My Mediation Session?  In most mediations, it's not necessary to have a lawyer. But there are some cases in which you may want a lawyer for advice. (FindLaw)
• Small Claims Mediation Basics  Learn the basics of settling your small claims case through mediation. (FindLaw)
• Mediation  Choosing mediation to resolve employment discrimination disputes promotes a better work environment, reduces costs and works for the employer and the employee. (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)

Specific Cases

• What You Should Know About Your Employment Arbitration Agreement (FindLaw's Employee Rights Center)
• Divorce Mediation: Overview  Today many couples are turning to mediation to resolve their disputes and negotiate the terms of their divorce. (FindLaw's Family Law Center)
• Child Custody Common Mediation Questions  Introduction to the mediation for child custody. (FindLaw's Family Law Center)
• Small Business Mediation  Are you a small business owner with a dispute? Mediation might be for you. (FindLaw's Small Business Center)

See also:

• Ch. 16 - Mediation and Other Alternatives [ABA Guide to Marriage, Divorce & Families]