Alternative Dispute Resolution - Services Offered

Mediations

In this non-binding and confidential process, Attorney Mark Karsner can assist the parties cut to the heart of any case. He offers great assistance helping each side to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of their and their opponent's cases. To plaintiffs, it feels like they have had their "day in court" without undergoing the cost, anguish and unpredictability of a jury trial. The parties have a legitimate opportunity to craft a resolution each can accept. With the help of a trained and experienced neutral, the rate of success at mediation is quite high. Attorney Karsner uses his trial experience of over 25 years analyzing the issues of the case.

This method of resolution seeks compromise from both sides. With the help of an experienced mediator, your client's case is evaluated with a neutral eye, its strengths and weaknesses emphasized to your client, and particular quirks of the case or clients can be accommodated. By the time you have prepared your client's case to this stage, both you and your client may benefit from a session with an unbiased mediator. The mediator carries limited, authorized information between participating parties and works to bring both sides closer to agreement. This session can also be useful to reinstate the "team" concept you may by now find strained with your client.

Arbitrations

In a less formal setting, you and your client present the abbreviated case to Attorney Karsner and have the opportunity to question the other side, similar to a trial but without strict adherence to rules of evidence or procedure. This is an economical use of time and also allows your client to have the satisfaction of a full hearing, giving his or her story. As your hearing officer, Attorney Karsner has broad experience in quickly assessing the legal strengths and weaknesses of your case, and brings to your hearing a sound knowledge of how to objectively value your case.

In this binding proceeding, he will carefully listen to the facts and arguments presented in order to craft a reasoned and fair decision. It is often true that "a mediator makes friends and an arbitrator makes decisions." Because he enjoys repeat business from the plaintiff's bar and insurance industry, Attorney Karsner apparently has made both friends and fair decisions.