People generally hire attorneys when they face challenging situations that they can't manage on their own. Some people hire lawyers to plan for the future, but many hire legal professionals only when responding to a dispute. Agricultural work is relatively common in...
Mediation is one of the most popular and successful forms of alternative dispute resolution. Parties who might be at risk of a messy court case can potentially resolve their disagreements by cooperating with each other in mediation. Contract disputes that require...
One of the reasons that many divorcing couples don’t consider mediation when divorcing is that they assume they’ll have to sit at a conference table across from their soon-to-be ex for days at a time negotiating the terms of their agreements. For couples in...
Construction contracts are often very detailed because they deal with the complex realities associated with building structures and remodeling buildings. Both parties to any contract are expected to uphold their own side of the agreement, but this doesn’t always...
A functional business partnership is a valuable relationship. Both partners share responsibility for the business and help develop the company together. The resources and abilities of one partner can augment what the other brings to the table. There is substantially...
Conflicts often become legal issues, in part, because the people involved cannot reach an amicable agreement. Perhaps one business partner discovered that the other embezzled from the company they started together. Maybe spouses have begun preparing for a divorce and...
Several different avenues are available to resolve legal issues. While some people may automatically think about lengthy and involved trials, that’s not the most common scenario. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options, including mediation, negotiation and...
Many clients are unfamiliar with the alternatives to traditional litigation when legal disputes arise. Mediation is a viable, often beneficial option, yet explaining its nuances to clients can be challenging. It requires a straightforward, accessible approach that...
Sometimes, direct negotiations between the lawyers representing the two parties are enough to resolve a disagreement. The attorneys can potentially set terms that everyone agrees would be fair and appropriate given the situation. Other times, it may be necessary to...
Many couples preparing for divorce and those navigating other family law disputes consider mediation before litigation or while waiting to go to court. Family law mediation can help people settle matters related to property division, child custody or other family...