There are a host of traditional ADR
techniques. We believe that it is most important that the technique
applied be appropriate to our clients' dispute. We treat each case
personally and professionally, and with the priority it deserves.
Summit Solutions’ Innovative and Individualized
Style
- While each ADR technique listed here might be useful in a particular
case, Summit Solutions’ special concern is development of
innovative and individualized approaches which maximize the likelihood
of success when clients come to the ‘summit meeting’
in their case.
Preventive
A neutral assists parties to avoid conflict by establishing procedures
to address future disputes.
- Process/procedure development
- Oversight of negotiations
- Rule-making
Facilitated
A neutral assists parties to reach an acceptable solution to a dispute.
The neutral does not have authority to impose a solution.
- Mediation
- Joint interest-based problem solving
- Conciliation
- Ombudsperson
Fact Finding
A neutral examines the facts of a particular matter and makes a
recommendation, finding or conclusion. This may be binding or non-binding.
- Early Evaluation
- Expert Fact-finding
Advisory
A neutral reviews submitted aspects of a dispute and provides an
opinion on the merits and likely outcome.
- Litigation analysis (before or after suit is filed)
- Mini-trial (advisory)
- Non-binding arbitration
Binding
A neutral makes a binding decision regarding the merits of a dispute.
Disputes are usually over a possible breach of contract or agreement.
While this has similarities to the litigation process, it is streamlined,
cost-effective, and avoids delay. Techniques include:
- Binding arbitration
- Mini-trial (binding)
- Due Process Hearing
- Hearing Officer (where a contract/rule calls for a hearing)
Supervision
& Enforcement
A neutral provides litigation
discovery supervision, acts as special master or superintends compliance
with decrees.
- DiscoveryMmaster
- Special Master
- Court Monitor
Class
Action Administration & Adjudication
A neutral administers
relief in a class action both generally and in adjudicating individual
class member claims.
- Special Master
- Hearing Master
- Hearing Officer
These are examples of
ADR techniques, and decree supervision mechanisms, which are available.
Most important is that the technique be appropriate to our clients’
dispute. We treat each case personally and professionally, and with
the priority it deserves. Please call or email us, or use
the form here for an evaluation of your particular situation,
or just to receive additional information.
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