During the pre-mediation conference call, the following considerations will likely be discussed: when claims, counter claims, responses and statements of uncontested facts are due; when and where the hearing will take place; timing and parameters regarding discovery, witnesses and experts; how expert and other testimony will be presented; the timing of pre-hearing briefs; allocations of […]
Read MoreThe parties may agree on an arbitrator. If the parties cannot agree, ADR Systems will appoint an arbitrator following the procedure in the arbitration rules which have been agreed to by the parties.
Read MoreNarratives or statements of position are not admissible unless agreed to by the parties.
Read MoreArbitrators or anyone authorized by law may issue subpoenas. Parties are responsible for the drafting of the subpoena, service and enforcement. To see a template for a subpoena to use in an arbitration, click here.
Read MoreContact your case manager to receive instructions.
Read MoreBefore an arbitration, parties must agree that the arbitration will be either binding or non-binding. Most arbitrations are binding: the parties agree that after they present their case to the arbitrator, the arbitrator will decide their case and render an award. The arbitrators decision will be final and binding on all parties to the arbitration. […]
Read MoreThe parties, their counsel, and if appropriate, witnesses and experts should attend the arbitration.
Read MoreFor a commercial case, arbitrations can be accelerated and completed in 60 days. View our Accelerated Commercial Arbitration Rules.
Read MoreParties in a commercial case may agree to use our Commercial Arbitration Rules. Parties may also agree to use arbitration rules from another provider and ADR Systems can still administer the arbitration. Parties can agree to customize the arbitration rules and work through this process with their case manager.
Read MoreFor a commercial case, the demand form and instructions are available on the website by clicking here, or you may call a case manager.
Read MoreEx parte communication with your mediator is allowed at any time. If you would like to speak to your mediator before or after your session, call your case manager.
Read MoreMany mediators encourage some form of submission exchange between the parties. Often parties will share some of their submission with the other side and the remaining sections they will keep confidential – “For the Mediator’s Eyes Only.”
Read MoreYour mediator may give you specific instructions regarding the content or length of your submission. To find a checklist of what to include in a submission, read the article titled “Writing an Effective Mediation Submission.”
Read MoreDuring a pre-mediation conference call, the following will likely be discussed: the nature of the dispute and the status of any pending litigation; the names of those who will be attending the mediation on both sides; whether a joint opening session would be productive; and the content of the pre-mediation submissions and whether they will […]
Read MoreIn commercial cases, you will have a pre-mediation conference call with the mediator and the other side.
Read More“Judge Lawler did a tremendous job as our mediator. His work ethic, intelligence and calm demeanor helped us reach a settlement. He is an excellent addition to the panel of neutrals at ADR Systems.”
John P. Scanlon, Esq.Healy Scanlon Law Firm
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