FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Littleton Award Program Honors the Achievement LITTLETON October 20, 2017 — Littleton Alternative Dispute Resolution, Inc has been selected for the 2017 Best of Littleton Award in the Arbitration & Mediation category by the Littleton Award Program. Each year, the Littleton Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing […]
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Should My Business Adopt a Policy Requiring Mediation of Disputes?
If you are a business owner that could potentially face a lawsuit brought by an employee, a vendor, or client, you know how costly legal disputes can be, both in terms of time lost and money lost. Adopting a policy of alternative dispute resolution for all stakeholders in your business can help you avoid the […]
Mediation Myths: What You Should Know
Many myths exist about the mediation process. Understanding the misconceptions and knowing what is reality makes it easier to determine whether mediation is the right option for settling your dispute. What are some of the most common myths about mediation? “Some Cases are Not Right for Mediation” While there are certainly instances in which mediation […]
How to Reduce the Cost of Workplace Conflict
Conflict is an inevitable part of life. In the workplace, conflict cannot be entirely eliminated, but it can be properly managed. When legal disputes arise in the workplace, they can consume the company and its employees. They are costly, not only from a financial perspective, but also from a personal and emotional perspective. They are […]
Katy Miller is Recognized as Top Colorado Mediator
Kathryn E. Miller was recently recognized by Law Week Colorado as the 2014 Barrister’s Best Mediator. Click here to read more.
What is the Difference between Mediation and Arbitration?
Mediation and arbitration are both forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), meaning alternatives to the expensive and time-consuming litigation of a lengthy court battle. Mediation and arbitration are similar in that they bring together parties in conflict to resolve an issue outside of the courtroom, but each has its own unique way of doing so. […]
Five Top Reasons to Choose Mediation Instead of Litigation
In today’s society, legal disputes can ruin a company, a family, or an individual. They are costly, not only from a financial perspective, but also from personal and emotional perspectives. They are time consuming, and can be so distracting to management or to the individual that they impact one’s ability to do much else. Mediation […]
How to Choose a Mediator
The range of types of mediations and mediator styles is broad indeed. Not all cases demand the same style or format. It is important that you select the right mediator for each case. In learning about your prospective mediators, consider these issues. Do you want a joint session? Discuss with your client the different employment […]
What Information Should I Give to the Evaluative Mediator?
When you want a mediator who will review the factual and legal issues and apply his or her experience to evaluate the claims and defenses, you want to engage an evaluative mediator. The evaluative mediator looks at the strengths and weaknesses of each side’s case, and then seeks to persuade the parties to compromise their […]
What Information Should You Give to the Mediator?
What you provide to the mediator will depend on the type of mediator you have selected. Typically, a facilitative mediator will prefer that the parties not provide lengthy written materials that deal with the evidentiary issues and factual disputes. Rather, the facilitative mediator will prefer to learn most of the information in the mediation session […]
