Edition, has been revised and expanded to reflect the growing interest—and in some states mandatory use—of alternative dispute resolution.
The book explores key concepts and terms, and addresses practical how-to issues that all attorneys need to recognize and master regardless of their field of expertise.
The following additions have been made to the second edition:
The arbitration chapter includes new case law, and a section on drafting arbitration clauses.
The negotiation chapter includes an in-depth section on communication skills.
The mediation chapter contains information about various types of ADR.
A new chapter has been added on divorce mediation.
Appendices include an agreement to mediate, an opening statement checklist, a contract for arbitration, and abbreviated clauses for standard business agreements.
