Essentials of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Author | : Susan Patterson |
Publisher | : Prentice Hall |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2001 |
ISBN-10 | : 0929563638 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780929563633 |
Rating | : 4/5 (38 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Using step-by-step walkthroughs and case studies of typical ADR sessions--negotiation, mediation, arbitration--this book provides readers with a broad understanding of ADR, along with important background information, historical perspectives and "tricks of the trade" in this fast-growing field. It covers each ADR method, how it works, when and where it can be used, its advantages and disadvantages, and its relationship to litigation. Includes comparative/descriptive charts. Negotiation. Mediation. Mediation Law and Policy. Arbitration. Strategies for Settlement. Application of ADR to Specific Disputes. The Role of the Paralegal in ADR. For Paralegals.