Alternative Dispute Resolution
As the costs of litigation have increased dramatically over the years and the traditional legal system has become overloaded (leading to long delays in bringing matters to a conclusion), individuals and businesses have looked for alternative methods to bring a faster and less expensive way to solve their disputes. Alternative Dispute Resolution, or “ADR”, provides just such an alternative by which disputes are dealt with outside the court process and typically includes negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. It is not the “first step” in litigation; it is a real alternative providing an invaluable tool for the swift and cost-effective closure of a case.There are multiple benefits to using an ADR process. It:
- Brings closure to the parties dispute
- Is a confidential process
- May preserve relationships
- Offers a degree of control to the Parties
- Offers flexibility to the Parties
- Promotes joint problem solving
- Saves money
- Saves time
Tierney Stauffer LLP lawyers are trained in all forms of ADR. Ian Stauffer, a Partner of our firm, is one of Ottawa’s most respected and experienced Mediators.
Ian is recognized by the ADR Institute of Canada with the designation of 'Chartered Mediator'. He has mediated over 900 civil disputes ranging from personal disputes between neighbours to multi-million dollar lawsuits amongst institutional litigants. Ian is known as a Mediator who is effective and dedicated to resolving the most difficult cases through his patience and persistence.
Ian also sits as an Arbitrator. His skills in that area have been honed by the time he has spent as a Deputy Judge in Small Claims Court since 2000.
Ian’s calendar can be accessed by anyone interested in using his services by clicking on the link which appears under his biography on this site.
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* Designates an Associate Practicing Individually – Not a Member of the Tierney Stauffer LLP Partnership.
