I have often discussed alternate dispute resolution (ADR) here at Construction Law Musings. In most of those posts, I’ve either discussed the advantages and/or disadvantages of arbitration or mediation. In any of the other ADR-related posts, the assumption was that the question about the arbitrability of the claim (namely that the claim was either properly […]
Is ADR Right for You? A Primer
Originally posted 2013-09-23 10:16:00. Several posts out here in the legal blogosphere have discussed alternative dispute resolution (ADR). One good post out there relating to arbitration is by my friend Matt Devries (@matthewdevries) at his great blog Best Practices Construction Law. In his post, Matt sets forth the case for arbitration as a dispute resolution […]
Musings on Why I Mediate
Originally posted 2013-02-04 09:00:50. This week, I’ve decided to jump off the legislative/mechanic’s lien train and get back to thoughts on one of, if not my number one, favorite dispute resolution process: mediation. As those of you who read Musings regularly know, I became certified as a mediator by the Virginia Supreme Court last year. […]
A Great How To on Mediation Practice (UPDATED)
Originally posted 2016-02-01 14:39:09. As regular readers of Construction Law Musings are aware, I just recently completed my training and mentor-ship for certification to practice mediation in the Virginia General District Courts. As a construction litigator, I have found that mediation can be extremely helpful in resolving construction disputes, particularly commercial construction disputes. Now I’ve […]
ICMY: Christopher Hill and Law Office of Christopher G. Hill Provides ADR Services
I’ve spoken many times here at Construction Law Musings about arbitration and mediation and their various pros and cons. If you’re a long-time reader (and I hope that you are), you know that I love mediation and am a bit more tepid about arbitration (mostly due to costs). For a few years now, I’ve provided […]