Methods of dispute resolution are becoming more commonlyused to facilitate the resolution of difficult, and often verycontentious, issues between parties due to the spiraling costsof litigation and court delays arising from serious casebacklogs. The Lakins Law Firm has seen how alternativedispute resolution methods often provide the most efficientand effective means of resolving controversies, particularlywhen the courts usually require parties to mediate. A well conducted dispute resolution can facilitate neededconversations and provide everyone an opportunity to presenttheir point of view and relevant info - which can many timeslead to a permanent solution without going to court. We areexperienced in both arbitration and mediation. Arbitration is a process by which parties to a dispute submittheir differences to the judgment of an impartial personappointed by mutual consent, or statutory provision. This ismuch like having a judge decide your case, but is done in aquicker and less expensive manner. Mediation is when the parties are able to reach an agreement,settlement or compromise through thoughtful input from amediator - which we prefer to be a retired judge - in order to resolve or settle their differences by working with allconflicting parties and letting everyone have input to thesolution. We know how to work toward the goal of obtaining the bestresolution for our clients without sacrificing their case. Weprepare for dispute resolution just as we do for trial - with ourclient’s goals in mind - and often resolve disputes with asatisfactory result for all. Serving all your legal needs.