ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION ALBERTA

Arbitration and Mediation

Making peaceful resolutions possible

Not every dispute needs to go to court

A lengthy courtroom process may not be an option for your situation.

And often, it’s not the best option, anyway.

We act as neutral mediators and arbitrators for individuals, corporations, and public organizations and have extensive experience representing clients in arbitration and mediation.

Let’s get you to a resolution faster.

Alternative Dispute Resolutions

Keep your private matters out of court.

Our alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process is streamlined to save time, money, and stress.

Facilitated conversations help you arrive at a solution that benefits everyone while maintaining your business relationships.

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Contact our team members working in that area.

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Arbitration and Mediation

Questions you may have about Alternative Dispute Resolution in Alberta

What is arbitration?

Arbitration is an agreement between two or more parties to have a neutral person or panel of such decide the issues for them, much like a judge. Usually, parties agree to arbitration in advance of a dispute by way of specific language in a contract.

However, you can still agree to arbitration after a dispute arises.

Ideally, all involved parties will agree on an arbitrator together.

If you can’t, you have three choices:

1. Ask a third party to select the arbitrator.

2. Apply to a court for a judge to select the arbitrator.

3. Create a three-person arbitration panel where each party selects an arbitrator, and then the two arbitrators select a third arbitrator.

You may choose the panel of arbitrators if your dispute is especially complicated.

Why explore mediation?

Mediation can be used to resolve almost all types of conflict, including disagreements over contracts, insurance claims, employment issues, and other business-related disputes.

By choosing mediation, you’re choosing to explore more creative solutions that courts cannot apply to disputes.

If you approach mediation with an open mind, you may reach a quicker, more mutually beneficial resolution for all parties, to your dispute.

Is arbitration legally binding?

How do I know if arbitration or mediation is right for me?

Explore every possible path to resolution

The calm confidence the Kingsgate team exudes is a clear indication that every possible path and ultimate outcome have not only been considered but fully vetted for merit and value.