Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation Research Guide

Provides law and concepts central to ADR (arbitration, negotiation, mediation, and other processes). Includes thorough coverage of arbitration law. The chapters on negotiation and mediation treat the subjects from the perspectives of theory, practice, and legal doctrine.

Chapters on all alternative dispute resolution methods, including negotiation, mediation and arbitration. Topical dispute areas are covered in separate chapters, including securities, construction, insurance and more. A number of appendices cover pertinent laws, model standards, protocol and forms.

Comprehensive look at the current state of Dispute Resolution. Incorporates key aspects of negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and hybrid processes as well as the legal and policy analyses surrounding each process.

An up-to-date text for the new generation of practice-oriented dispute resolution courses. This lively new book captures a lawyer's perspective on resolving disputes effectively and prepares students to represent clients effectively in all forms of alternative dispute resolution.