When conflict arises, either in a business dispute or in a legal context, litigation is not always the most effective means for achieving resolution. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) offers the possibility of creating effective resolutions in a way that can save time and money, prevent acrimony and keep disputes contained to minimize their negative effect on other aspects of a transaction or day-to-day business.
At the Law Offices of Fred L. Herman, our New Orleans alternative dispute resolution lawyers have decades of experience helping people secure resolutions to conflicts in commercial and legal settings. Our reputation for creating successful ends to conflicts has led to us receiving referrals from other attorneys, the courts and arbitration services throughout Louisiana.
Alternative dispute resolution includes several different means for conflict resolution, including:
- Mediation – In mediation, a neutral third party is brought in to help both parties find a common solution to the disputes they are facing. Our experience includes helping members of the business community and professionals such as doctors, lawyers and accountants. Mediation can help maintain stability and minimize the disruption to your business or professional practice.
- Arbitration – Arbitration is private dispute resolution where the arbitrator can make a decision that is binding or non-binding on the parties. Arbitration is not geared toward finding a common solution, but, rather finding for one of the parties.
- Special Master – A Special Master is appointed by a judge in instances where one or more difficult issue or issues has the potential to create unnecessary delay. The Special Master takes arguments and briefing from both parties and submits a ruling that is recommended for adoption by the court. Our attorneys have been appointed to the position of Special Master in numerous cases as diverse as child custody and class certification.
Contact the Orleans Parish Mediation and Arbitration Lawyers of the Law Offices of Fred L. Herman
If you are involved in a dispute and are interested in finding the most efficient means of securing a resolution, turn to the experienced ADR lawyers of the Law Offices of Fred L. Herman. Our decades of skill and experience can help you resolve your dispute while minimizing the disruption the dispute can cause. To schedule an initial consultation, call 504-212-4161 or simply contact us online.
