They are based on Pennsylvania law and have been issued to inform and not advise. The statements are general, and individual facts in a given case may alter their application or involve other laws not referred to in these pamphlets. Two important ADR processes are arbitration and mediation. For more information on mediation, see the Mediation pamphlet prepared by the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
Arbitration is similar to a court trial except there is no jury.
An arbitration hearing is less formal than a trial and the presentation may be streamlined. This procedure is usually simpler, faster and less expensive than litigation in a full-blown court setting.