Richmond Alternative Dispute Resolution Attorney

Seeking Alternative Means to Settle Your Legal Disputes

Not every legal issue has to end up as a case in front of a judge or jury. In fact, most cases end up settling before trial in one of the many forms of alternative dispute resolution that are available.

At Jennings and Jennings, Attorneys at Law, we believe firmly in providing our clients with as many options to resolving their disputes as possible. Our Richmond alternative dispute resolution lawyers work closely with clients throughout the area to understand their legal goals and find the best way in which to reach them. Whether you are facing a family law dispute, a civil litigation case or any number of other legal concerns, alternative dispute resolution may be the best option for you. Call us at 804-335-0893 or toll free at 866-655-3982 or contact us online to learn more.

Your Alternative Dispute Resolution Options

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) comes in many forms. Here is a short summary of most options that may be available to you in your situation:

• Collaborative law : In this process, the parties and their attorneys work together to create a mutually agreeable resolution to their legal problems. Each party hires an attorney to help him or her focus on the issues and finalize a legally-binding agreement that settles all issues. This process can include the use of financial, psychological and other professionals.
• Mediation: During the mediation process, the parties work together with a neutral party (mediator) to come to an agreement on the issues concerning them. Often used in divorce and other family law matters, mediation is a cost-effective and efficient way to resolve your disputes outside of the courtroom. With mediation training and experience, our lawyers are here to help you.
• Judicial settlement conference: This ADR method allows you to go before a retired judge to try to resolve your family law disputes prior to trial. With solid preparation and an open mind, you can spend a day in a judicial settlement conference working out your differences and creating a legally binding agreement.
• Four-way conference: In a four-way conference, each party is assisted by his or her own lawyer. Everyone sits down to discuss the issues and negotiate resolutions. This can be especially profitable in situations where there is high tension, but where the assistance of lawyers can keep the discussion on track and moving forward. You can use this ADR method in all legal matters.
• Arbitration: While arbitration is an alternative to court, the process is not as fluid as most other ADR methods. The arbitration itself is a process that includes an arbitrator, or fact-finder, as well as the parties and their lawyers. Evidence and arguments are presented, and the arbitrator makes a decision. This decision is binding. To learn more, reach out to our law firm.

Contact a Virginia ADR Attorney at Our Law Firm

If you would like to avoid litigation or just understand all of the options available to you, contact our Richmond law firm today.

A Richmond, Virginia, family law firm since 1961