Our Services

Mediation

Haas ADR tailors its approach to each case. In Mediation, the mediator’s role can be facilitative, evaluative, or transformative (among other styles). Facilitative Mediation encourages parties to identify their own underlying interests and craft a voluntary agreement. Evaluative Mediation (often used in court-ordered cases) features more mediator input on issues and likely outcomes. In transformative Mediation the focus is on empowering parties, strengthening communication and transforming their relationship. We can also use hybrid med-arb processes: parties first attempt facilitated negotiation and, if needed, the designated arbitrator then issues a binding decision. Online “e-mediation” is also available for parties in different locations. These options mean we can handle simple landlord-tenant or consumer complaints, complex family matters, as well as complex commercial partnerships on terms that best fit the dispute.

Arbitration

In Arbitration, Haas ADR offers both institutional and ad hoc formats. Parties may invoke standard rules (AAA, JAMS, ICC, etc.) or proceed with a self-administered (ad hoc) Arbitration. Arbitration can be binding (the arbitrator’s award is final and enforceable) or non-binding (the arbitrator issues a recommendation). In practice, most business contracts require binding Arbitration to avoid lengthy court battles. We also offer accelerated and streamlined Arbitration procedures when disputes demand swift action. The parties work with the arbitrator to tailor procedures – setting schedules, discovery limits or special handling of technical evidence as needed. Every Arbitration is confidential – all testimony, documents and the final award are kept private unless the parties agree otherwise.