The MARDs encompass the procedures for resolving a dispute without judgment, through dialogue and the search for an agreement.
Key MARDs
| TUE | Speaker | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Negotiation | Parties or attorneys | Direct Search for a Match |
| Mediation | Ombudsman | Facilitates dialogue without imposing a solution |
| Consumer Mediation | Consumer Ombudsman | Disputes Between Consumers and Businesses |
| Mediation | Court-Appointed Mediator | Offers solutions to bring the parties together |
| Participatory Process | Lawyers | Negotiations governed by a written agreement |
| Collaborative Law | Trained attorneys | Seeking a settlement without going to court |
Benefits
- Rapids
- Generally less expensive than a trial
- Confidential
- Preserve the relationships between the parties
- Solutions that are often better suited to the parties' needs