Alternative Dispute Resolution

In addition to traditional litigation, our lawyers have a wealth of experience in alternative dispute resolution. We strive to gain an understanding of our clients’ business and legal needs in order to resolve disputes efficiently and expeditiously. At times, the best solution involves cost-effective alternatives to traditional litigation.

The attorneys in our Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice are experienced in both national and international arbitration, mediation and private negotiation. We also counsel clients who wish to establish alternative dispute resolution programs and provide specialized training for those responsible for implementing them. Alternative dispute resolution techniques have been applied in a variety of practice areas including commercial, employment, environmental and product liability.

We have represented a variety of clients, including those in the communications, environmental, financial services, health care, insurance, manufacturing and securities industries. Several members of the firm serve on the arbitration and mediation panels of the Center for Public Resources and serve as arbitrators for the American Arbitration Association and have been privately retained as arbitrators and mediators for other law firms. In addition, firm members serve as adjunct professors at Northwestern and DePaul Law Schools teaching ADR and arbitration.