Essentials of Alternative Dispute Resolution

by Susan R. Patterson Esq.

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.

286 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001