In all cases, if the parties agree to a dispute resolution process with the MODR Land Court ADR Program, they will be asked to sign an Agreement to Participate in Dispute Resolution confirming the procedures to be followed. ADR Sessions Dispute Resolution sessions can be scheduled for any business day. The nature of the dispute resolution process chosen determines the length, frequency, and location of the sessions. Typically mediations last 3 hours and case evaluations 2 hours, while the timing of arbitrations is determined by the arbitrator and the parties. Principals with settlement authority are generally required to attend dispute resolution sessions.
Sessions are confidential.
Unresolved cases move forward on the docket without prejudice or delay. Case Coordination Cases referred through the Land Court are administered by MODR Court ADR Program Coordinators. Coordinators are dispute resolution professionals and trained mediators who are available to educate attorneys and clients about dispute resolution options, help parties to select an appropriate neutral for their case and prepare for sessions, and to coordinate communication with the court. Fee reductions and waivers are available based upon indigency or financial hardship. Page developed by Camilo Azcarate.