Commonly referred to as “mediation”, alternative dispute resolution refers to processes resolving disputes through means other than litigation.  Through this non-binding process, Crisis Preparation and Recovery acts as an impartial third party, facilitating the negotiation process between parties involved in a dispute. Mediation is a process by which you decide what is best for your own interests with the help of our mediator.  It can be thought of as an assisted negotiation session, though it can also be much more. As the mediator has no decision-making power, the disputants maintain control over the substantive outcome of the mediation.

When alternative dispute resolution is a valid alternative to court proceedings, participants can save time and money, avoiding lengthy court proceedings. Support for Alternative Dispute Resolution is very strong in the Arizona court system because of its effective use resolving disputes in a variety of ways, unique to each participant.

If you are considering mediation as a solution for a particular issue, or you would simply like more information about alternative dispute resolution in general, please contact us for more information. We will be happy to tell you more about our services.