ADR Strategies for In-House Counsel
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ADR Strategies for In-House Counsel
Maximize the benefits and minimize the costs of dispute resolution.
ADR is no longer the exception—it’s the rule.
At least half of Fortune 1000 corporations now use ADR as a principal means of resolving domestic and international disputes. Companies both large and small choose ADR because it saves time and money and provides a range of options for resolution by a retired judge or attorney-neutral with relevant expertise in a private, confidential setting. Avoiding protracted litigation helps businesses preserve critical relationships, keep important projects on track and minimize legal and internal costs.
Resources for in-house counsel are also available in Spanish and Portuguese.
Clause Drafting Resources
JAMS provides effective options at every stage of the process:
Customized ADR Programs
Design and implementation of company-sponsored ADR programs, including those required in response to:
| Initiate programs whenever the need arises — before, during or after a causative event or in response to settlement decrees or court orders Tailor the mediation or other ADR process to suit your specific needs Scale the program to meet the unique demands of your company
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Pre-Conflict Agreements
JAMS Clause Workbooks, comprehensive guides to drafting ADR clauses for domestic, international and cross-border commercial contracts | Determine how to resolvedisputes before they arise Avoid litigation by stipulating to mediation and/or arbitration Minimize the cost of resolution with a carefully crafted ADR clause |
Dispute Avoidance/ Negotiation
Negotiation Skills Training and other JAMS Continuing Legal Education programs on successful conflict management | Learn negotiation, settlement and other effective ADR techniques from highly skilled practitioners De-escalate and resolve problems before a costly lawsuit is filed |
Early Intervention
Pre-Dispute Mediation Structured Negotiations Project Neutrals Ombudsperson | Retain control by handling matters in-house Collaborate on solutions with respected neutrals who have substantive experience |
Neutral Analysis
Early Case Assessment Neutral Evaluation Mock Trials | Assess risk and estimate reasonable settlement costs Choose the optimum means of final resolution based on the evaluation of a retired judge or attorney-neutral |
Special Masters & Referees
Special Masters General, Discovery, and E-Discovery Referees Technical Special Masters/ Forensic Neutrals | Design manageable ESI, discovery and settlement processes to mitigate cost using an accessible neutral Mediate discovery disputes Use technical neutrals toforensically analyze digital evidence |
Mediation
Evaluative Mediation Facilitative Mediation | Save significant time and money Preserve critical relationships Craft a mutually acceptable solutionvia a consensual process |
Arbitration
Arbitration of Domestic, International and Cross- Border Disputes Expedited Procedures Appeals Process | Select a neutralwith relevant expertise Control the process with custom JAMS Arbitration Rules & Procedures Mitigate discovery costs upfront by partnering with parties, counsel and an experienced JAMS arbitrator on a discovery plan Contract for an appeal process |
About JAMS
JAMS successfully resolves business and legal disputes by providing efficient, cost-effective and impartial ways of overcoming barriers at any stage of conflict. JAMS offers customized, in-person, virtual and hybrid dispute resolution services through a combination of first class client service, the latest technology, top-notch facilities, and highly trained mediators and arbitrators.