Mediation, Arbitration, and Hybrid Approaches
Disputes don’t always have to end in court. At Aprio Legal, we provide serve as arbitrators, mediators, and third-party neutrals delivering confidential dispute resolution services that focus on fairness, efficiency, and constructive outcomes.
Need a mediation attorney, arbitration lawyer, or guidance in ADR clause enforcement? Our dispute resolution practitioners deliver practical strategies that keep you focused on outcomes, not just arguments.
Benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Clients turn to ADR for strategic and financial advantages, including:
Time savings
Address matters in weeks or months, not years
Lower legal costs
Help avoid expensive litigation and trial preparation
Confidentiality
Protect sensitive business and personal matters
Greater control
Choose your neutral, set your pace, and influence outcomes
Relationship preservation
Manage conflicts without burning bridges
Our team offers commercial mediation services, binding arbitration counsel, and strategic legal advice for both voluntary and contract-required ADR.
Legal Guidance Before, During, and After ADR
Our ADR legal services go beyond representation. We advise businesses and individuals across the full lifecycle of dispute resolution:
We advocate negotiations and arbitrations and we advise on pre-litigation dispute resolution and negotiated settlement legal options that keep matters contained.
When to Choose ADR Over Litigation
ADR or an out-of-court legal settlement may be the better path when:
We help clients address business conflicts and build the right approach from day one.
Schedule a Dispute Resolution Consultation
If you’re exploring options outside the courtroom, Aprio Legal’s attorneys provide focused guidance.
Whether your matter involves a complex commercial dispute or contract interpretation, our attorneys help you address it without unnecessary litigation.
Meet Our ADR Attorneys
Our attorneys combine litigation experience with a commitment to strategic problem-solving, guiding you through private dispute resolution, negotiated settlements, and hybrid ADR strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mediation is a voluntary, non-binding process led by a neutral mediator who facilitates dialogue. Arbitration, on the other hand, is a formal proceeding where a neutral arbitrator issues a binding decision, like the decision of a judge.
When you want a faster, more private, and often less expensive outcome, especially if the relationship is ongoing or governed by a contract requiring ADR.
The legality of an ADR depends on the method used. If done through arbitration, it’s typically binding. If executed through mediation, it’s non-binding unless a settlement, like a contract, is signed.
Yes, and it’s highly recommended to do so. In some instances, you can opt to mediate or arbitrate a dispute even if it is active as long as the opposing party agrees.
ADR clauses can mandate mediation, arbitration, or a hybrid model before litigation. We can help draft, negotiate, and enforce them.
It varies. Mediation may be resolved in one session or within weeks. Arbitration, however, can take a few months, depending on complexity, but is often faster than court litigation.
There are many instances when you would benefit from an ADR. Due to their complexity and sensitivity, these may include but are not limited to the following:
- Contract disputes
- Partnership disagreements
- Construction claims
- Employment matters
- Business torts
We primarily act as client advocates, but several attorneys on our team are qualified to serve as neutral third-party mediators in appropriate cases.
We help you define your objectives, prepare documents, anticipate counterarguments, and build a clear negotiation or defense strategy that will help you increase your chances of a favorable outcome.