Alternative Dispute Resolution
Rules of Engagement

Arbitration

All hearings are controlled by M.G.L. Chapter 251, the Uniform Arbitration Act. Ten (10) days prior to the hearing, counsel for each side shall deliver to opposing parties documents intended to be introduced into evidence. Failure to make such delivery may result in the exclusion from evidence of that particular document.

Attorney Karsner will not read documents before the hearing. This is done because some materials sent in advance may later be ruled inadmissible at the hearing.

Arrangements should be made in advance for the return of exhibits, if you wish.

Mediation

Mediations are confidential. The mediating parties agree, by the submission of their case to Attorney Karsner, that they will not disclose any actions, failure to act, or communications of any kind made by the mediator or any participant in the mediation process. The parties also agree, by the submission of the mediation to Attorney Karsner, that he shall not be liable to any party, counsel or insurer for any act or omission in connection with the mediation services.

Attorney Karsner encourages the parties to send a brief summary of the important facts and opinions in their cases, no more than three pages in length.