Commercial Arbitration
Today, the majority of commercial contracts include arbitration clauses, which require parties to resolve disputes through arbitration rather than the traditional court system.
Stark Alternative Dispute Resolution offers comprehensive Commercial Arbitration Services, covering matters related to contracts, sports, personal injury, and collective bargaining agreements.
Family Law Arbitration
Family Law Arbitration is an established method for settling disputes arising from separation or divorce. It is a structured and formal process that closely resembles court proceedings. During arbitration, both parties present evidence and provide testimony before an arbitrator, who then issues a written decision. This decision is legally binding and carries the same weight as a court order.
Legal representation plays a crucial role in family law arbitration. We do not proceed with family law arbitrations unless both parties are represented by lawyers. This requirement ensures fairness in the process and safeguards the legal rights of all individuals involved.
Med-Arb
A Combined Approach to Conflict Resolution
Med-Arb is a blended dispute resolution method in which the parties begin with mediation and seamlessly transition into arbitration if a settlement cannot be reached. This ensures that all issues are ultimately resolved, providing both flexibility and finality.
A common hesitation with mediation is uncertainty—what if no agreement is reached? Many individuals worry about investing time and money in a process that may not deliver results. Med-Arb addresses this concern directly.
The process starts with mediation, where the parties attempt to resolve as many matters as possible. If unresolved issues remain, the process moves into arbitration, where a binding decision is made by an arbitrator—similar to a judge in the formal court system.
In many cases, the mediator also acts as the arbitrator. However, either party may request a different arbitrator to avoid any concerns about potential bias developed during mediation. This flexibility ensures fairness and impartiality throughout the process.
Med-Arb is especially effective for individuals worried about having to restart from scratch in the court system if mediation alone is unsuccessful.
This approach also offers the benefits of efficiency and privacy. While court proceedings can take months to begin, Med-Arb can often be completed within a few weeks, keeping matters confidential and moving quickly toward resolution.
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