EPIC Resolution Services

It is more accurate to think of litigation as the alternative and ADR as the norm.

On the blog: If we were to look at why conflicts develop between individuals or even companies, it is likely due simply because of differing opinions between the parties. It is these differences which must be explored in order to reach a resolution in many disputes. Mediation or the non-adversarial style of dispute resolution- is oftentimes the best way to allow the parties to explore those differences and permit the parties to reach a meaningful resolution of their conflict.

On the blog: There are dozens of reasons why disputes that should be able to be resolved at a mediation sometimes fail. Here's why...

Is alternative dispute resolution the secret ingredient for trade secret case resolution? "Mediation can also enable things that are not possible in court, such as facilitating two companies to merge, or enable a private caucus between the two parties, since neutrals can help resolve things differently. "

We’ve come a long way in dispute resolution...

"I wish we had known about mediation before we went to court;" "I wish we had just communicated with each other." people after they have participated in mediation to resolve their disputes.

On the blog: One of the main reasons that mediations fail is the lack of open communication between the parties. We explore this on the blog.