ADR Processes and Procedures (U.S.)


Summary

This practice note discusses the different types of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes and procedures available to attorneys to resolve a legal dispute. Specifically, this note provides an overview of the ADR options litigants most frequently pursue, including negotiation, mediation, conciliation, early neutral evaluation, arbitration, and hybrid mediation-arbitration proceedings. This note also outlines strategic considerations for using these ADR procedures.