Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good person. In many cases, it is an equally effective means of resolving disputes. For example, binding arbitration is well accepted in international and domestic commercial contracts, but concerns increase as it is implemented in consumer and employment contracts where bargaining power is not level.
Mediation is an excellent option for many disputes because it is relatively inexpensive and fast.
Thus, some claims like constitutional matters affecting many people might benefit from a public litigation forum.