Essentials of Alternative Dispute Resolution (2nd Edition)

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.