The litigators at h3gm are experienced in serving as advocates and as neutrals in the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) setting, including both mediation and arbitration.

Going to court can be expensive, and the discovery rules that apply in lawsuits can be burdensome and intrusive.  Arbitration is one alternative to resolving disputes in court.  In arbitration, an appointed arbitrator is authorized to conduct all proceedings, including, if necessary, a hearing on the merits, and to issue a decision that is binding upon the parties.  The process is often faster and less costly than a lawsuit, discovery is typically curtailed, and the parties normally have some control over the choice of arbitrator and other aspects of the process.  Our lawyers have successfully advocated for our clients in a multitude of arbitrations.

Mediation is another form of ADR.  In mediation, a “neutral” facilitates the parties’ negotiation of a resolution to their dispute.  The neutral can provide case evaluation and insights but typically cannot impose an outcome upon the parties.  Mediation can be a very resource-effective means of resolving even complex business disputes, but you want to make sure you have the right lawyer on your side of the table.  h3gm’s lawyers have had great success in identifying for our clients when mediation may be fruitful and then obtaining our clients’ objectives through mediation.  In addition, one of our lawyers is an experienced neutral who is listed with the Tennessee Supreme Court’s ADR Commission as a “Rule 31” mediator and who is available to help non-clients and their counsel resolve disputes through mediation or other ADR procedures.

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