LITiGATION ALTERNATIVES

Efficient alternatives to courtroom litigation have become increasingly popular as parties seek to resolve disputes more quickly and cost-effectively. These alternatives include mediation, arbitration, collaborative law, summary jury trials, and mini-trials.

Each alternative requires the private expenditure of money outside the litigation process, involving the employment of neutral, third-party experts and a commitment to the idea that the alternative provides a better route to resolving an active dispute over money, property, or personal rights. 



Litigants are often hesitant to pursue these options because they require some level of agreement between parties who can't otherwise agree to get started. But once a choice is made, the overall cost savings of avoiding all the legal wrangling that may occur in a court battle can be very significant.