Of course. The parties may try to work out the dispute through private discussions, or agree to have a mediator hear the dispute and attempt to find a workable resolution for all parties. The parties, through contract or agreement, may also agree to arbitrate. Arbitration is like having a private judge. The process generally follows court litigation procedures, although discovery can be limited and the arbitrator may or may not be willing to hear motions attempting to limit the claims before them. Arbitration is also generally private with the arguments and sometimes the result is not available to the public. It can be faster than court litigation, although the parties are responsible to pay the cost of the arbitrator. Contrast that with regular in-court litigation, where state or federal taxes pay for the judges and the process is generally open to the public.