Mediation and Arbitration
Dispute Resolution for Fair-Minded Individuals and Businesses
Brault Graham defense attorneys’ goal is to put an end to legal disputes for its clients in the most economical, efficient manner possible.
The lawyers are skilled litigators who know how to present forceful, effective defense arguments at trial—but, sometimes, mediation or arbitration suits a client’s needs better than a courtroom setting.
The attorneys provide mediation and arbitration services in all areas of the firm’s law practice:
- Business law disputes
- Medical malpractice defense
- Legal malpractice defense
- Personal injury defense
- Insurance law and insurer’s defense
Mediation Services
Mediation services are usually voluntary, although the court can intervene and require it.
A trained third party facilitates a negotiation until the parties in the dispute reach a binding settlement agreement.
Brault Graham attorneys can mediate cases in which we do not represent either party—our versatility in crafting arguments for practice areas that include multiple disciplines supports our skill as mediators. Please contact the firm to inquire about our mediation services.
The Benefits of Mediation
There are many benefits to mediation services in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.:
- Control—the parties control the outcome.
- Effectiveness—the client can make decisions that meet its needs.
- Compliance—defendants know they can comply with agreements they devise.
- Time—most mediations finish the same day they start.
- Expense—mediation is much less expensive than trial defense.
- Understanding—business relationships often improve when parties mediate.
- Privacy—trial proceedings do not carry the same guarantees of privacy.
Brault Graham defense attorneys guide mediation services for clients who wish to reap the benefits of less aggressive defense.
Binding Arbitration
Arbitration is more adversarial than mediation.
Proceedings are similar to what happens in the courtroom, where attorneys present evidence, examine witnesses, and submit exhibits, and, then, the arbitrator renders a decision based on fact and law.
The Benefits of Arbitration
Arbitration allows cases involving especially complex facts and expert knowledge to benefit from a decision maker who knows the subject, while still diminishing time and expense spent on trial defense.
Brault Graham attorneys know how to leverage arbitration for its clients’ defense.
