{"id":357648,"date":"2016-04-04T10:41:50","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ability-fl-prod.internetbrands.com\/ability-law\/adr\/legal-help-and-resources.html"},"modified":"2026-06-15T14:15:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T19:15:00","slug":"legal-help-and-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/adr\/legal-help-and-resources.html","title":{"rendered":"Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Legal Help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n \n Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Legal Help\n <\/h1>\n \n Alternative Dispute Resolutions (ADR) are legal alternatives to traditional lawsuits and going to trial. Many use ADR to resolve conflicts without the cost, delays, or formality of court.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Arbitration is a less formal process for resolving disputes outside of court, often by a retired judge (the arbitrator). Sometimes, decisions made during arbitration are reinforced by court orders<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mediation is a more collaborative process<\/a>. A mediator helps the parties establish common ground. This helps everyone find solutions to the dispute.<\/p>\n

This section includes information and resources on getting legal help with arbitration or mediation. Use the menu below to navigate to the most relevant topic, or scroll down to learn more about hiring an ADR attorney<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n ADR Attorneys and Legal Help\n \n <\/i>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n <\/h2>\n \n