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Alternative Dispute Resolution (or ADR) is often used instead of going to the courts and provides a different method for addressing disagreements and conflict. Learn about it here.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Technique (ADR): ADR is a less cumbersome method of conflict management that you may want to consider instead of hiring a lawyer to manage your conflicts. We include an overview of the ADR process as well as a write-up of the advantages and disadvantages that you need to consider when you are in need of managing conflict. This conflict resolution skill has been touted as THE co-operative approach to resolve conflict. But others disagree. Read why. Also learn how ADR can be applied to family conflicts, and is not just applicable to conflict management in business.

Conflict Advice and Readings In This Section

• ADR: An Attempt to Achieve Constitutional Goal of Complete Justice in India

  By Dr. Madabhushi Sridhar - The Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms evolved to provide complete justice to the persons in conflicts and legal disputes. It is a voluntary process gaining legal recognition over a period of time. The ADR is at present a movement all over the world to find an answer to never ending litigation and never reaching solutions, which is a global phenomenon. The society, state and the party to the dispute are equally under an obligation to resolve the dispute before it disturbs the peace in the family, business community, society or ultimately the humanity as a whole. (Added: 19-Apr-2006 Hits: 733 )

• Settling Disputes Online: Just Another Tool, or are Negotiators, Mediators and Arbitrators Approaching Extinction?

  By Robert R. Marquardt - In recent years, many innovative internet based (online) dispute resolution sites and tools have been established, such as CyberSettle, Virtual Magistrate, ClickNSettle.com and SettleOnline.com. What is their place in the established dispute resolution framework, and what is their probable place in the future? Will these e-tools replace existing forms of alternate dispute resolution (ADR), or are they just faddish gimmicks? Are trial lawyers, negotiators, mediators, arbitrators and other advocates and neutrals approaching extinction, or do they now have additional effective tools at their disposal? (Added: 19-Apr-2006 Hits: 888 )

• Mediation/ADR Pitfalls and Obstacles

  By na - Explains situations where ADR (alternate dispute resolution) and mediation may NOT be the best course of action in dealing with conflict (Added: 25-Nov-2004 Hits: 1325 )

• Preparing for Mediation - A Guide For Attorneys

  By na - Point form summary outlining steps to be used in preparing for mediation and alternate dispute resolution, and includes ADR/mediation checklist (Added: 25-Nov-2004 Hits: 843 )

• Alternate Dispute Resolution Methods

  By Harkness Henry - Excellent overview article that covers non-litigation based methods for solving conflicts, including negotiation, mediation and arbitration (Added: 25-Nov-2004 Hits: 1653 )

• A Bridge Worth Walking Over - Alternative Dispute Resolution

  By Alan Levy - Brief overview of the ADR process that explains the basic ADR process and it's main and secondary printiples. (Added: 6-Jul-2004 Hits: 706 )

• My Family and Me: How Can Therapeutic Mediation Help Us?

  By Ronald G. Silikovitz, Ph.D - Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADE) is not just used in business, but is a powerful tool for use in family life. Learn about it's family applications from this fable. (Added: 6-Jul-2004 Hits: 502 )

• Use alternative dispute resolutions to keep lawyers at bay

  By Karen D. Schwartz - Some companies are inserting ADR clauses in their contracts to help reduce the involvement of the courts and lawyers when business conflicts occur. (Added: 6-Jul-2004 Hits: 710 )

• Alternative Dispute Resolution a Tonic for the Nervous System,

  By Jane Gunn - Makes the case for companies to put into place alternate methods for resolving disputes and disagreements. (Added: 6-Jul-2004 Hits: 469 )

• Chemical Week: Legal Costs Too High? Try Alternate Dispute Resolution.

  By Andrew Wood - Too much, too long, and too costly: that is business's view of litigation. Although 90% of lawsuits are settled out of court, settlements usually occur only as a trial date approaches and after most of the costs have already been incurred. In an effort to overcome the disadvantages of the traditional legal system, chemical companies are increasingly turning to alternative dispute resolution (ADR). (Added: 2-Jan-2004 Hits: 394 )

• Journal of Accountancy: Alternative dispute resolution with the IRS.(from The Tax Adviser)

  By Nicholas J. Fiore - For several years, the IRS has been making an effort to resolve taxpayer disputes at the lowest possible level and as early in the process as possible. Even though the service has a high success rate with cases that ultimately go to court, such cases are costly in time and resources. To lower the number of cases that reach the trial stage, the IRS has implemented various alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures to improve the process and resolve disputes earlier. (Added: 2-Jan-2004 Hits: 320 )

• Stay out of court. (CPAs and alternative dispute resolution)

  By Paul Geoghan - The threat of lawsuits plagues CPAs as they expand their practices and offer new services in today's litigation-friendly environment. CPAs who offer attestation services are particularly vulnerable to lawsuits because they play an indispensable role in a majority of financial transactions and often are considered "lucrative" targets. In fact, more lawsuits against CPAs have been filed during the last 16 years than in the entire history of the profession. (Added: 2-Jan-2004 Hits: 293 )

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