ALTERNATIVE LAW

Alternative Law combines the power of the people and businesses to get Mediation Results and achieve closure using the best ideas, to make comprehensive legal and business decisions, on a level playing field.

Every good lawyer will tell you, that the court room is no  guarantee of justice.  If you  can help create your own fair, mutually agreed solution, and settle your dispute, you are in a much better position. If you have a good lawyer, you can still use them in mediation if you want, but you don't need one.

The "Best Ideas Win" is a very practical approach to resolving conflicts through mediation. It involves exploratory, interactive and participatory discussion, combined with a detailed analysis of the facts and/or the  legal issues surrounding the case at hand to help determine a fair and just resolution of your issues. We use very similar  processes  for individuals and businesses that we utilize that we have been approved by  federal government. 

In the first stage we explore in detail the fundamental reasons underlying the conflict. This aspect of our process is called clear issue identification. More often than not the problems or issues at hand are not always completely understood by either side. Moreover, there are usually many subsurface  and  unarticulated reasons for the conflict  that need to be addressed in order to bring the matter to a successful settlement. 

The next aspect  our Best Ideas mediation program specifically addresses and resolves the issues on a professional and interpersonal level with the parties. This is where the parties and their counsel, if they are represented, become committed to a resolution and not just arguing or posturing. The facts and substance of the matters are explored in detail, in open sessions and in confidential private sessions in order systematically craft a fair solution.

Many times even if it is a professional conflict, there are personal reasons that helped initiate it and that could undermine its resolution. Lastly analyze and discuss all of the important legal issues that may affect the  outcome if the matter goes to trial. Unlike some mediators, we are not passive actors in this process. We actively develop the best ideas to help both sides pursue the goal of a fair and just resolution to their issues and concerns. Alternative Law provide the most cost effective mediation services in the industry.

Our mediators along with all of the participants at the table are all actively engaged in these discussion and outcomes. If we reach an outcome and the contract is signed, which happens in almost 91% of the cases without going to court, the settlement is then binding upon all of the parties, as any other contract would be.

Our mediation processes are unique and structured conflict resolution process managed by expertly trained mediators that achieves the highest results. As a result we are one of the select mediation firms to have our dispute resolution systems approved by the federal government.

The foundation of the process is user defined. If you want to resolve the conflict on your own, you can. If you have counsel and want them to address the issues for you that is also acceptable.The mediator is has an active role as a neutral to help evaluate the case and work with the parties to achieve a comprehensive understanding and  fair resolution.

There is a better way to achieve a legal and just resolution in even the most difficult conflicts, through the use of mediation and other Alternative Law  services. While the American system of laws is one of the best in the world, the scales of the courtroom  do not always work as advertised. There are different, economical, effective solutions to achieve settlement and closure in your case.  The goal of Alternative Law's mediation processes is to satisfy our clients who want real results which save time, money, aggravation and litigation for all parties.