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Alternative Dispute Resolution (or ADR) is often used instead of going to the courts and provides a different method for addressing disagreements and conflict. Learn about it here.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Technique (ADR): ADR is a less cumbersome method of conflict management that you may want to consider instead of hiring a lawyer to manage your conflicts. We include an overview of the ADR process as well as a write-up of the advantages and disadvantages that you need to consider when you are in need of managing conflict. This conflict resolution skill has been touted as THE co-operative approach to resolve conflict. But others disagree. Read why. Also learn how ADR can be applied to family conflicts, and is not just applicable to conflict management in business.

Conflict Advice and Readings In This Section

• Settling Disputes Online: Just Another Tool, or are Negotiators, Mediators and Arbitrators Approaching Extinction?

  By Robert R. Marquardt - In recent years, many innovative internet based (online) dispute resolution sites and tools have been established, such as CyberSettle, Virtual Magistrate, ClickNSettle.com and SettleOnline.com. What is their place in the established dispute resolution framework, and what is their probable place in the future? Will these e-tools replace existing forms of alternate dispute resolution (ADR), or are they just faddish gimmicks? Are trial lawyers, negotiators, mediators, arbitrators and other advocates and neutrals approaching extinction, or do they now have additional effective tools at their disposal? (Added: 19-Apr-2006 Hits: 847 )

• ADR: An Attempt to Achieve Constitutional Goal of Complete Justice in India

  By Dr. Madabhushi Sridhar - The Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms evolved to provide complete justice to the persons in conflicts and legal disputes. It is a voluntary process gaining legal recognition over a period of time. The ADR is at present a movement all over the world to find an answer to never ending litigation and never reaching solutions, which is a global phenomenon. The society, state and the party to the dispute are equally under an obligation to resolve the dispute before it disturbs the peace in the family, business community, society or ultimately the humanity as a whole. (Added: 19-Apr-2006 Hits: 690 )

• Mediation/ADR Pitfalls and Obstacles

  By na - Explains situations where ADR (alternate dispute resolution) and mediation may NOT be the best course of action in dealing with conflict (Added: 25-Nov-2004 Hits: 1267 )

• Alternate Dispute Resolution Methods

  By Harkness Henry - Excellent overview article that covers non-litigation based methods for solving conflicts, including negotiation, mediation and arbitration (Added: 25-Nov-2004 Hits: 1604 )

• Preparing for Mediation - A Guide For Attorneys

  By na - Point form summary outlining steps to be used in preparing for mediation and alternate dispute resolution, and includes ADR/mediation checklist (Added: 25-Nov-2004 Hits: 810 )

• The ABCs of ADR: A Dispute Resolution Glossary

  By NA - Not an article but an explanation of some of the legal and court related terms having to do with ADR and dispute resolution. (Added: 6-Jul-2004 Hits: 955 )

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