Alternative Dispute Resolution Services
Not every legal dispute needs to progress to trial. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provides a structured, efficient, and confidential path for resolving conflicts outside the courtroom. Through mediation, arbitration, and other evaluative processes, ADR helps parties reach meaningful outcomes while maintaining control over the result.
Steinert Mediation specializes in ADR for employment lawsuits and related disputes. With decades of experience in employment law and dispute resolution, we work with attorneys, employers, and employees to help resolve cases efficiently, respectfully, and with clarity.
What Is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)?
ADR refers to a set of processes designed to settle disputes outside of formal litigation. These methods help parties avoid the delays, costs, and uncertainty of trial while still ensuring fairness and due process.
Common forms of ADR include:
Mediation
A neutral mediator facilitates communication, identifies areas of agreement, and guides the parties toward a voluntary, mutually acceptable resolution.
Arbitration
A neutral arbitrator hears evidence, evaluates the record, and issues a binding or non-binding decision based on applicable law.
Negotiation
The parties, with or without counsel, engage in guided settlement discussions to resolve the dispute on their own terms. ADR empowers the parties with flexibility and efficiency while maintaining confidentiality throughout the process.
Why Legal Professionals Choose ADR
ADR provides clear advantages for attorneys, clients, and organizations involved in litigation:
- Confidentiality – Proceedings and outcomes remain private.
- Efficiency – Cases often resolve far earlier than trial.
- Cost Savings – ADR significantly limits ongoing legal fees.
- Control & Flexibility – Parties shape the process and the outcome.
- Reduced Litigation Risk – Parties can develop settlement options without the unpredictability of a courtroom decision.
Whether the matter involves employment claims, contractual disputes, or multi-party litigation, ADR offers a practical, controlled forum for resolution.
Our ADR Services
Steinert Mediation and Steinert Arbitration provide several forms of ADR designed to address disputes at different stages of litigation:
Employment Mediation
Resolution of employment lawsuits involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour class actions, PAGA representative actions, and related claims.
Employment Arbitration
A structured decision-making process in which parties present evidence and legal arguments before a neutral arbitrator with deep knowledge of employment law.
Negotiation Support & Settlement Facilitation
Structured guidance to help parties move from impasse to agreement in private negotiations between attorneys.
Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE)
An objective review and analysis of claims, defenses, strengths, and risks to help counsel assess settlement opportunities.
When to Use ADR
ADR is well suited for disputes involving:
- Employment lawsuits and related claims
- Contract disputes or severance disagreements
- Wage and hour class actions, FLSA collective actions, and PAGA cases
- Legal disagreements involving performance, compensation, or compliance
- Multi-party employment or business conflicts
ADR is especially valuable when litigation is ongoing, communication has stalled, or both sides want a timely, private, and practical resolution.
Why Choose Steinert Mediation
With more than 30 years of employment law expertise, Steinert Mediation brings unmatched integrity, impartiality, and legal insight to every matter. We understand what drives settlement decisions and how employment cases settle.
Clients value our:
- Deep experience in employment litigation
- Balanced and thoughtful guidance
- Thorough preparation and case analysis
- Empathic and efficient process
- Commitment to realistic, durable outcomes
Every matter is handled with professionalism, confidentiality, and a focus on helping parties resolve their dispute with confidence.
Resolve Disputes the Smarter Way
When litigation demands time, cost, and focus, ADR offers a more strategic and efficient path forward.
Contact Steinert Mediation to learn more or to schedule mediation or arbitration services.