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Tag: ADR

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) refers to the different ways people can resolve disputes without a trial. Common ADR processes include mediation, arbitration, and neutral evaluation. These processes are generally confidential, less formal, and less stressful than traditional court proceedings.  Here are some articles that contain ADR as a tagged search term.

Preparing for and Appearing at a Mediation Hearing

Preparing for and Appearing at a Mediation Hearing

Posted on: August 2, 2024 Last updated on: August 2, 2024 Written by: Allison Johs
Good preparation is the key to a successful mediation. But how do you prepare for a mediation? What happens during and after mediation? MSNY mediator Lauren Wachtler walks you through it in the slides below – or scroll down to…
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Is Your Case Right For Mediation or Arbitration?

Posted on: June 11, 2024 Last updated on: June 28, 2024 Written by: Allison Johs
Deciding whether to resolve your case through the court system with litigation or to choose an alternate form of resolution like mediation or arbitration is not something to be decided lightly. When opposing parties are locked in a dispute, the…
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How to Choose a Mediator

Posted on: May 14, 2024 Last updated on: May 14, 2024 Written by: Allison Johs
How do you choose a mediator for your mediation? Take a look at the slides below, or scroll down to read tips from MSNY mediator, Lauren Wachtler on choosing the right mediator for your case. Benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolution…
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MSNY Co-Founder Allison Johs in LIBN Article on Mediation

Posted on: February 23, 2024 Last updated on: February 23, 2024 Written by: Allison Johs
Mediation Solutions of NY co-founder Allison Johs was quoted in “We can work it out: Legal mediation goes beyond divorce law,” by Jared Scot, published on February 23, 2024. Here are some excerpts from the article: “According to the market…
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Getting to Know Mediator Matthew Kiernan

Posted on: January 16, 2024 Last updated on: January 31, 2024 Written by: Allison Johs
Matthew G. Kiernan, former Public Administrator of Suffolk County as appointed by the Surrogates Court, mediates and arbitrates cases for Mediation Solutions in Surrogate’s Court matters (estates and trusts, probate), municipal law, and personal injury. He brings decades of legal…
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With the Right Neutral, ADR Brings Resolution

Posted on: October 19, 2023 Last updated on: October 10, 2023 Written by: Allison Johs
By Hon. A. Gail Prudenti The History of Dispute Resolution Once upon a time, human beings routinely resolved their disagreements through brute force, with the more powerful party to a conflict prevailing and the weaker one licking their wounds. Litigation…
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Q&A With MSNY Mediator Harvey Besunder

Posted on: October 13, 2023 Last updated on: October 24, 2023 Written by: Allison Johs
We sat down recently with mediator Harvey Besunder to get his take on why mediation is a good option for both lawyers and clients, what his mediation philosophy is, what the parties can expect from the mediation process, and more.…
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Resolve Cases Effectively with the Right Neutral

Posted on: August 21, 2023 Last updated on: August 16, 2023 Written by: Allison Johs
Alternative dispute resolution is fast becoming an important method for resolving cases. But it is important to choose the right neutral.
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How to Improve the Success of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Posted on: July 3, 2023 Last updated on: July 3, 2023 Written by: Allison Johs
If ADR is not successful, is the problem the process, or the choices the lawyers make leading up to it?
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How Important Is the Mediator to the Success of Your Mediation?

Posted on: June 27, 2023 Last updated on: December 13, 2023 Written by: Allison Johs
Who your mediator is can make or break your mediation. Learn what to look for in a mediator to ensure you have the best possible mediation experience.
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