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Westford, MA 01886

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Nashua, NH 03060

Phone: (978)589-9914 / 603-595-6600
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Email: settle@themediationlawyers.com

Mediation:
            an alternative dispute resolution method involving a neutral third party who acts as a facilitator in aiding the two opposing parties to come to an acceptable agreement. Mediation is less expensive, provides more confidentiality, and the results are more likely to be carried through.

Arbitration:
          an alternative dispute resolution method involving a neutral third party who acts as a judge and can give a binding verdict after hearing both sides of the issue. Arbitration, while less expensive than a full lawsuit, is less likely to result in an agreement that is acceptable to both parties. Arbitration is often used in commercial disputes.

Litigation:
        the complete judicial process involving a lawsuit, court, and a jury of one's peers. In litigation the laws determine the outcome and verdicts and the individual opposing parties do not have as much of a say in how the outcome turns out, unlike mediation. The process of litigation is long and costly.

Case Evaluation
        a non-binding process in which two parties who are involved in a dispute present the facts and issues to an experienced neutral case evaluator. The case evaluator weighs the information and advises the parties as to the strengths and weaknesses of each of their positions. The case evaluator will usually assess how the dispute would play out in court with a jury. With this information, the disputing parties can decide to settle, mediate, or go to court.