Weighing the Pros and Cons: Dispute Resolution Methods

Mediation and arbitration once represented exotic alternatives to litigation, revolutionary methods that could save feuding parties money, time and the unpredictability of a jury. As parties have grown more willing to embrace ADR, mediation and arbitration have become standard tools in a legal strategy. Since mediation, arbitration and litigation all have pros and cons, and no two cases are alike, there are many factors to consider when choosing a particular option -- or options.

Martindale-Hubbell posed the following question to provide a variety of views on this important topic:

What should be my primary considerations in choosing a particular dispute resolution strategy?