Arbitration & Mediation (ADR): Articles

In General

• Alternative Dispute Resolution - A Resource Guide From the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Provides an overview of the use of ADR in Federal agencies.
• Community Mediation Programs - Developments and Challenges From the National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice. Reviews the evolution of the community mediation field, examines the contributions of innovative dispute settlement programs to the administration of justice, and explores major issues confronting the field.
• Filing a Lawsuit: Should you Sue?  What you need to know before you file a lawsuit. (FindLaw)
• Lawsuit Mediation: Trying to Compromise Before Starting a Lawsuit   Before you sue, talk with your opponent and try to negotiate a mutually beneficial compromise. (FindLaw)

Mediation

• Do I Need a Mediation Lawyer for My Mediation Session?  In most mediations, it's not necessary to have a lawyer. But there are some cases in which you may want a lawyer for advice. (FindLaw)
• Small Claims Mediation Basics  Learn the basics of settling your small claims case through mediation. (FindLaw)
• Mediation  Choosing mediation to resolve employment discrimination disputes promotes a better work environment, reduces costs and works for the employer and the employee. (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)

Specific Cases

• What You Should Know About Your Employment Arbitration Agreement (FindLaw's Employee Rights Center)
• Divorce Mediation: Overview  Today many couples are turning to mediation to resolve their disputes and negotiate the terms of their divorce. (FindLaw's Family Law Center)
• Child Custody Common Mediation Questions  Introduction to the mediation for child custody. (FindLaw's Family Law Center)
• Small Business Mediation  Are you a small business owner with a dispute? Mediation might be for you. (FindLaw's Small Business Center)

See also:

• Ch. 16 - Mediation and Other Alternatives [ABA Guide to Marriage, Divorce & Families]