The Courts exist to provide us with a tried & true method to resolve disputes. The Courts have rules and case law to help an experienced lawyer predict the outcome of your case if it is the same as a precedent decision.
The difficulty is that most cases are different in some material way, or the law has changed since the precedent decision was made.
To be seen to be fair, the court rules apply equally to all. Further, the courts enforce an equal and reciprocal disclosure by all litigants because most disputes settle when both sides know all the facts and evidence. However, the timeline for resolving a dispute in the courts is often slowed by the lack of judges so a trial might not happen for a year or three after the initial dispute. In addition, the mandatory court rules and process require a lot of time thus a lot of legal fees.
If you have a dispute then you should first retain an experienced law firm that supports ADR = alternative dispute resolution.
ADR includes Negotiation, Mediation and Arbitration.
ADR should always be considered and used in addition to the court process. Often a court claim has to be filed and served to force the other side to disclose and admit the material facts but ADR can be used to settle the dispute before an expensive trial has to be attended.
Contact the SEA TO SKY LAW GROUP today either by using our online form or calling us at 778-728-0208 to schedule a Planning Session. Our ADR lawyer will review your case and confirm whether mediation or another ADR solution might be a suitable starting point.
