This option is only available for cases that are filed with the court. This option uses a court official to help the parties settle the case. Any time before a regular jury trial, many judges, lawyers, and parties request a settlement conference to give everyone a chance to avoid going to trial. This option involves presenting a case to a neutral person who makes a decision. As in a regular public court trial, the control of the case is with somebody else instead of the parties with the legal problem.
Arbitration takes many forms, and is usually binding.
Courtarbitration however, can be appealed. Many people worry that if they use an alternative to a court process they can't force the other side to comply with the solution. The parties involved can agree in advance to turn the solution of the problem into a legal contract or court order. The dispute resolution service provider, or a lawyer can help in this process. Finding a Provider of Dispute Resolution Alternatives Your attorney can help you determine if alternative dispute resolution is best for your case and can point you in the right direction.