What most naturally follows?

How to resolve disputes without litigation
Propose negotiation.
Instead of going through a lengthy trial, you can try to resolve the dispute yourself by negotiating with the other party. Negotiation frequently occurs when an insurance company is involved in a lawsuit, but you can use negotiation to settle almost any dispute.
By negotiating a settlement, you and the other party can also avoid the unpredictability of trial. You can propose negotiation by calling up the other party and asking if they would be willing to try and negotiate a resolution to the dispute.