Why Conflict Resolution?

Litigation may lead to long delays and high costs that ultimately don’t help the parties to lawsuits. Sometimes litigation is the only method to resolve conflict. However, when it is appropriate conflict resolution methods can reduce the delays, risks and costs of litigation.

Mediation, negotiation, facilitation and arbitration are all forms of conflict resolution. All can serve as alternate methods to resolve a dispute if used appropriately. I am trained in conflict resolution and am uniquely qualified to negotiate on behalf of my clients and also to serve as a neutral in cases where parties whom I do not represent are seeking dispute resolution.

I decided to focus on conflict resolution as a subset of my practice because during the course of my litigation practice I frequently found that participants achieve higher satisfaction from the conflict resolution process than from the litigation process. This is because a conflict resolution process can often be tailored to the specific needs of the parties and it allows the parties a greater individual voice and participation than a judicial system—where parties’ stories are often conveyed by lawyers and experts instead of the individuals themselves. I believe that all alternatives to litigation should be considered to achieve successful results - economically, rapidly and efficiently.

Conflict resolution can be used effectively to resolve conflict in a variety of issues.  It is cost effective and timely.  If you are interested in submitting a case to this office for conflict resolution, or are interested in obtaining more information on conflict resolution, please contact us.