Litigation

Litigation is the entire range of steps that are involved before, during and after a trial.  Criminal and civil matters are both “litigation.”  Anyone who has been involved in litigation knows that it is time consuming, expensive, emotionally draining and unpredictable.  When litigation is used, a judge or jury decides who wins.  Inevitably, by design, someone has to lose. Alternative Dispute Resolution methods provide processes that allow for the creation of a "win-win" solution.

“The notion that most people want black-robed judges, well-dressed lawyers, and fine paneled Courtrooms as the setting to resolve their dispute is not correct.  People with problems, like people with pains, want relief, and they want it as quickly and inexpensively as possible.”

Warren E. Burger, Former Chief Justice United States Supreme Court

Non-Compliance Following Mediation, Arbitration or Mediation-Arbitration 

If, after the parties reach a Mediated Settlement Agreement and/or an Arbitration Award is rendered, either party is not complying with the terms of the Agreement and/or Award, the party seeking compliance will have to file a Court action to enforce the terms and conditions.  URMe can provide a list of local Attorneys upon request.