ADR Services
Stickland ADR Services
Stickland ADR provides Mediation, Arbitration and Consultation services throughout the state of Arizona. Our key areas of experience and focus include civil litigation involving personal injury, property damage, and bad faith claims. See below for a list of Christopher’s case experience.
Mediation Services
Mediation is a confidential dispute resolution process overseen by a neutral third party – a mediator. Mediation is a non-binding process. What does that mean? It means that the parties involved don’t have to accept a proposed solution: they can voluntarily agree to it, or not. The mediator doesn’t give legal advice, is not playing the role of a judge, and does not make any decisions regarding the dispute. The role of the mediator is purely to facilitate a discussion and help the parties find a solution that both can agree on.
However, while the process itself is non-binding, if and when the parties involved do come to a settlement agreement, the terms of the settlement are legally binding. If they can’t find a solution, they still have the option to move forward with arbitration or if necessary, litigation.
Stickland ADR can help the parties with their understanding of the law, how the Court may apply it given their issues, and focus the parties on the good and the bad of their cases. We can provide mediation services at in-person proceedings or via Zoom, whatever the interested parties prefer.
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Arbitration Services
Unlike mediation, arbitration is a binding process. It’s similar to a trial in court because the process involves the presentation of evidence and legal arguments.
However, the major difference is this: the court systems have a single judge presiding over a dispute, or the presence of a jury who renders a decision. Arbitrations have a single arbitrator or an arbitration panel (typically three arbitrators) who hear the evidence and legal arguments, and then decide the outcome.
Once the process is complete, the parties are legally bound to accept the arbitration decision and comply with it. Christopher Stickland can serve as a panel arbitrator or a single arbitrator.
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Our Consultation Services
Stickland ADR provides consultation services to plaintiff or defense counsel to assist in establishing the strengths and weaknesses of their matters, as they prepare for trial or contemplate a settlement.
Please contact us to discuss your needs.
Case Experience
Civil Rights
Community Association/HOA Disputes
Contract Disputes
Defamation
Labor and Employment
Insurance
Legal Malpractice
Personal Injury
Product Liability
Professional Liability
Workers’ Compensation
Wrongful Death
Contact Stickland ADR
To schedule an initial consultation to discuss your alternative dispute resolution matter, contact Stickland ADR today at 602-999-8121.