ADR

Question 1

what does ADR stand for?

Answer 1

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Question 2

ADR are alterntive for what?

Answer 2

litigation

Question 3

The two main forms of ADR are:

Answer 3

Mediation

Arbitration

Question 4

What are the similarities?

Answer 4

There is a third party involved and both parties want to resolve before going to court

Question 5

What are the differences between a mediator and an arbirator?

Answer 5

The mediator goes back an forth between the two parties. Both parties have voice
The arbitrator is between the two parties and he has the power to make the decition

Question 6

Who decides which one of the two you use?

Answer 6

it is written in the contract

Question 7

What if you’re unhappy with the result of the arbitration?

Answer 7

To bad, there is no appeal

Question 8

If after mediation the other side doesn’t do what they have agreed, what do you do?

Answer 8

you can go to court

Question 9

May a paralegal be a mediator?

Answer 9

Yes, you have to take a 40 hour course and, know the law, the judges.