FAA Alternative Dispute Resolution

Alternative dispute resolution, or ADR, is the name for a group of techniques designed to resolve conflicts consensually, generally with the assistance of a neutral third party. Use of these methods has grown dramatically in recent years, in Federal and state courts, and most recently, within the Federal Government.

Also, in the private sector, more and more attorneys are asking whether their cases are appropriate for ADR. When used appropriately, ADR techniques can save money and time compared to traditional adversarial methods of resolving disputes. In addition, they can preserve working relationships and increase the odds of developing lasting solutions to conflict that meet the real needs of the parties to a dispute.