Resolve Your Dispute Outside Of Court With The Neutrals™
Sometimes, it is possible to reach a settlement in a dispute without having to go to court. Alternative methods of dispute resolution, like mediation and arbitration, can offer parties a chance to work together to resolve their disputed issues. However, mediation and arbitration can be complicated without the help of an experienced and skilled advocate.
At the Law Offices of Levi Williams, P.A., in Fort Lauderdale, founding attorney Levi Williams has extensive experience in ADR methods like mediation and arbitration and can guide you through the process. Attorney Williams even serves on the State Board of Florida Mediators, which is the regulatory board for mediation in Florida. He is also the founder of The Neutrals™, offering his services as a third-party neutral to facilitate the efficient resolution of disputes. If you need a knowledgeable Florida dispute resolution lawyer, he can help.
Alternative Options For Dispute Resolution
Arbitration and mediation are common alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods that can help parties resolve a dispute without going through lengthy and wealth-draining courtroom litigation. Mediators and arbitrators are neutral and have no interest in the matter before them as they work with all parties to resolve the matter under the applicable laws and rules to each process.
What Is Mediation?
Mediation utilizes one mediator, a neutral third party, who does not judge the case. Instead, the mediator facilitates the discussions between the parties, who then develop their own settlement agreement to resolve their dispute. Typically, court-ordered mediation is non-binding. This means that once completed, if either side refuses to accept the outcome of the mediation process then the conflict will continue to trial for the court to decide.
Non-Binding And Binding Arbitration
Arbitration is another process outside the traditional court litigation. In non-binding arbitration, parties take their case before a court-appointed arbitrator. Of course, in those cases where a contract requires binding arbitration, the parties may agree to a single arbitrator or a panel of arbitrators depending on the terms of the contract. The arbitrators will make the decision about the case award after hearing from the parties involved in the dispute and receiving other evidence.
Like mediation, non-binding arbitration does not extinguish the litigation if either party chooses to file a request for trial de novo, asking the court to move forward with the litigation. Alternatively, the arbitrator’s or arbitrators’ decision in a binding arbitration is final, subject to the terms of the contract for any post-arbitration relief.
An Experienced Florida Dispute Resolution Lawyer
Dispute resolution lawyer, Levi Williams has more than 25 years of experience mediating and arbitrating legal conflicts. He has helped clients resolve many different kinds of disputes outside of court, including:
- Buying or selling a business
- Commercial disputes
- Employment law disagreements
- Employment contract disputes
- Conflicts with government entities
- Breach of contract disputes
When you work with attorney Williams, you are working with an experienced dispute resolution attorney who will guide you through the mediation or arbitration process with the goal of resolving your disputes in a cost-effective and efficient manner. In alternative dispute resolution, parties have a better chance of preserving their business relationships and reputations.
A Customized Approach To Your Mediation And Arbitration Needs
With the foundation of The Neutrals™, attorney Williams provides a customized approach to addressing the unique needs of the disputing parties involved. The firm’s lawyers consider the strengths and weaknesses of each side in order to help you resolve your dispute.
There are several benefits of ADR, including:
- Matters are privately handled outside of the courtroom
- More control over the process
- Long-term settlement agreements can be reached
- It can be less costly than litigation
- Peace of mind
The Neutrals™ Fort Lauderdale dispute resolution lawyer can help you determine if mediation or arbitration is a better option than the traditional litigation path. Arbitration is often required in some contracts, especially in employment law disagreements. The Neutrals™ also provides mediation and nonbinding and/or binding arbitration to corporations and individuals under contractual obligations outside of a court order.
Learn How The Neutrals™ And A Fort Lauderdale Dispute Resolution Lawyer Can Help
The Neutrals™ at the Law Offices of Levi Williams, P.A., can help you resolve your disagreement without having to go through costly litigation. Call today to discuss your mediation or arbitration needs. To schedule a consultation, send a message through the firm’s website, or call 954-900-9138.