Arbitration & Mediation
Arbitration and mediation is a reliable method of dispute resolution. Disputes that range from Real Estate Transactions, land easement disputes, evictions, breach of contracts to business disputes or class actions. All of which can be resolved using arbitration and mediation in a confidential and binding way.
Doug Suits of Suits Law Firm provides clients throughout Arizona with experienced arbitration and mediation services in a wide range of disputes.
Doug has over than 13 years of legal experience as well as extensive training in dispute resolution. He has litigated, mediated and arbitrated countless cases involving individual, real estate, contract, business and commercial disputes involving a wide variety of issues. To explore our arbitration and mediation services, contact our office today to see if arbitration and/or mediation may work for you.
Arbitration
Unlike in litigation, which results in a public record, arbitration proceedings can be kept confidential, including any award and the amount. Confidentiality is a significant benefit when disputes arise involving sensitive or proprietary information.
Many contracts mandate that parties ascertain arbitration and mediation to resolve disputes before proceeding to litigation. Often contracts specify a jurisdiction and location of where the arbitration is to take place, as well as requirements such as the number of arbitrators and how they will be chosen or where they are to be referred from.
Arbitration can limit expensive and onerous discovery, often proceeding without depositions. The rules of evidence can be less restrictive than is permitted in traditional litigation, and can be stipulated in the original contract or negotiated at the time of arbitration.
Key Benefits of Arbitration:
• Arbitration does not follow a rigid litigation structure, allowing the arbitrator greater latitude in the admissibility of evidence while limiting arduous discovery.
• Arbitration in most cases less time-consuming and more convenient than
litigation; arbitration allows for telephonic hearings.
• Multiple parties can be accommodated and multiple arbitrators chosen.
• Depending upon the contract or arbitration agreement, arbitration can limit a party's exposure to the possibility of punitive damages.
• Binding arbitration is subject to very limited appeal, preventing the possibility of years of appeals and re-trials.
•Arbitration proceedings, awards, can be kept confidential. Arbitrations are not a part of public record.
Mediation
Mediation is a beneficial way for two parties to reach a voluntary agreement. Mediation can be used prior to or even during arbitration or litigation. Mediation is when a neutral third party facilitates the communication and negotiation between parties involved in a dispute.
A primary benefit to mediation is it allows two parties to craft a resolution, that is often more creative than those suggested by others or ordered by a court of law. This leads to greater buy-in from both parties, which makes it more likely they will abide by the agreement.
Whether you are an individual, a homeowner, a business, a party to a joint venture, or an attorney seeking a potential class of plaintiffs, Contact Suits Law today and discover how our services may be of benefit to you.
We invite you to contact us to discuss our alternative dispute resolution services.
Areas of Practice
Suits Law Firm, PLC
224 N. Marina St.
Prescott, AZ 86301
Ph: (928)-443-8788
Fax: (928) 443-9012
Doug Suits, Esq. of Suits Law Firm, PLC Attorney for Prescott, Prescott Valley and Quad City Area.
Serving the Quad-City Area, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt,
Yavapai County, Mayer, Paulden, Spring Valley, Kingman, Flagstaff, Sedona, Cottonwood,
Camp Verde, Verde Valley, Wickenburg, Williamson, Wilhoit, Ash Fork. Skull Valley.
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