Programs
Mediation
Mediations are conducted at the voluntary request of the parties. Our mission is to facilate the parties' mutual resolution of their own disputes utilizing contemporary mediation techniques and specialized training in negotiation, impasse resolution and neutral case evaluation. Mediations can be conducted at one of our three Arbitration & Mediation Centers, or at any site convenient to the parties. In Scottsdale, at the request of the parties, we will utilize our Mobile Mediation Unit which can be deployed within hours of the occurence of a dispute. This is particularly useful in dealing with construction-site disputes. Upon the successful conclusion of a mediation, the parties will depart with a fully executed settlement document which memorializes each and every term of agreement reached by the parties. Thereafter, our mediators remain available to deal with any follow-up matters which arise.
Mediation / Arbitration
In some instances, it is useful to employ a combined mediation/arbitration in order to facilitate a guaranteed prompt conclusion to a dispute. With this approach, the dispute is submitted to mediation. If, during the course of the mediation, the parties and/or the mediator determine that the process is deadlocked, the mediation is immediately converted to an arbitration. Dependent upon the parties' desire, the dispute will either be arbitrated by the mediator, or an independent arbitrator will be brought in to conclude the matter and render a binding decision. The arbitration can take place either immediately following the conclusion of the mediation, or promptly scheduled thereafter.
Arbitration
At the voluntary request of all parties, any matter may be submitted to our experienced arbitrators for the rendering of a binding decision. Arbitrations can be conducted either formally or informally at the discretion of the parties. Each arbitration shall be conducted by one or more arbitrators who have both legal and substantive knowledge of the issues. We also offer a bond-based program to guarantee that the prevailing party will be able to collect the award from the non-prevaling party without additional proceedings.
