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Mediation
- Business Conflict Resolution
Sometimes, disputes arise between entities with a long history of
working together. Sometimes, disputes arise within the
business – between employees or board members. Most of
the time, when issues are identified early, these disputes can be
resolved with minimum disruption to your business. Our
mediation program successfully helps clients identify issues before
they erupt into litigation and assists in resolving litigated cases.
By working with you to achieve flexible solutions, you quickly get
back to
the business of running your
business.
Justene Adamec brings nearly 15 years
of legal experience to the mediation forum, including service as an
administrative judge. Known as the “answer woman” to her
friends and colleagues alike, her extensive knowledge on a wide
variety of topics gives her that extra edge necessary to quickly
spot key issues in a dispute and guide the parties forward to
resolution with maximum speed. This does not mean she’s
impatient. On the contrary, Ms. Adamec carefully listens to
each side. She is able to process complex information and
analyze it in a cost-effective manner, which saves the parties
wasted time and unnecessary costs. In many instances she will
draft the settlement agreement for you before you leave. But
perhaps the best service she offers is her genuine concern for the
parties’ well-being. With her keen sense of humor and creative
solutions, clients walk away with a job well done.
The
benefits of quality mediation include:
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Significant savings of time, money and relationships.
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Eliminates the need for adversarial litigation.
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Uses a creative, problem-solving approach tailored to individual
needs.
Related Articles
Drafting Provisions for Alternative Dispute Resolutions
By Justene M. Adamec
Due
to the high cost of litigation, both monetary and emotional,
alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provisions are now routinely
drafted into contracts. This article helps the practitioner
understand the types of ADR and draft appropriate ADR provisions
that are both effective and enforceable.
For full article,
click here
[Requires Adobe Acrobat]
Settlements That Don't Work...Or Do They?
By Justene M. Adamec
In mediation, there is pressure to get the deal done. This pressure
comes from all sides - the mediator, the attorneys, and the parties.
A prerequisite is that everyone who needs to approve the settlement
must be there and, if someone else becomes necessary during the day,
they must be reached and brought in, at least by phone.
For
full article, click here (PDF format)
Managing the Board So You Can Manage Your Company
By Justene M. Adamec
The board meeting went well. The board had moved
through the agenda quickly and easily. Even the motion to recommend
a bylaw change to expand the size of the board and establish
committees sailed through. The CEO left the meeting feeling good.
Any bylaw change approved by the board almost assuredly would be
approved by the shareholders. More board members would provide
greater expertise for management to draw on...
For the complete article, click here
[Requires Adobe Acrobat].
Other Writings on
Mediation by Justene M. Adamec
MEDIATION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
(FAQ’s)
For a full range of
answers to most commonly asked questions regarding mediation as an
alternative to litigation.
For
complete FAQ, click here
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