Litigation Alternatives, Inc. is a full-service Alternative Dispute Resolution in Connecticut(CT)
Litigation Alternatives, Inc. is a full service provider of
Alternative Resolution Services
Connecticut Superior Court Vendor #: 408442
ALL COMMUNICATIONS WITH PARTIES ARE DEEMED CONFIDENTIAL AND WILL NOT BE DISCLOSED WITHOUT CONSENT.
MISSION STATEMENT
From having personally participated in the Alternative Dispute Resolution field since it's beginnings in the 1980s when it was viewed with some skepticism to today where ADR is used as vital settlement tool and embraced by the courts and legal profession. This is because, when properly managed, ADR can be a cost-effective means to fairly accomplish the same goals as full blown litigation.
As the sophistication levels of the courts and attorneys have risen and their use of ADR has improved and increased, private ADR firms such as ours have been challenged to raise the level of their services in order to compete. Accordingly, in order to attract business, the ADR provider must continually improve it's services to a level where payment for for servoces will result in tangible cost savings and a level playing field for participants.
Accordingly, Litigation Alternative, Inc.'s mission is to offer parties opportunities for ADR services that will add to the overall fairness and efficiency of current models of Alternative Dispute Resolution , but ultimately ADD VALUE for participating clients.
The theoretic means by which value is added can be found throughout our Model of Service and "Simply" Commercial sections of this web page, however, cost savings are achieved by a thorough examination of the nuances of each particular matter by a qualified case manager. It should be noted that Litigation Alternatives, Inc. supports other means of settlement provided by the courts and through private mediation when value cannot be added by using an ADR service.
Model Of Service - Neutral and confidential "Case Managers" process all matters submitted to Litigation Alternatives, Inc. with our goal being the not only the proactive promotion of case settlement through the use of mediation and arbitration, but also the "quality control" of the process, once agreed upon by the parties.
Quality Control - Issues encountered frequently involve the inclusion of all appropriate parties in the hearing. This is particularly important when Workers' Compensation has inadvertantly omitted or a "non-target" defendant is not included in our initial input. Additionally, making sure pre-ADR discovery is complete, that "out-of-town authority" will be available when necessary and that efficient and timely scheduling is commenced as soon as possible after the other issues have been addressed.
The goals of our Model of Service is twofold. Firstly, by not allowing direct contact with the neutral mediators and arbitrators there is the creation of an "ethical barrier" between Hearing Officers and participating parties through our actions as confidential intermediaries. Accordingly, there can be no appearance of impropriety in our procedures. Secondly, and in reference to the paragraph above, by providing elements of "quality control" to the negotiation/facilitation process it becomes more likely that a true a settlement opportunity will exist when a case is mediated. It is therefore important that submitting parties provide the necessary information so that this can be accomplished when they want this element of our service.
Administrative/Facilitation Model - When the parties have agreed to all conditions precedent to mediation or arbitration, the matter is scheduled and applicable paperwork generated as quickly and conveniently as possible.
*Binding Arbitrations - When the choice of arbitrator and/or other ground rules (high/low ranges, choice of IME doctor, etc.) have not been completely resolved at the time of submission, the case manager acts as a creative, confidential and neutral intermediary working with the parties in assisting them in reaching consensus on the outstanding issues.
Mediation - Depending on the facts of the dispute, the parties participating and the nature of the dispute, our case managers will use their collective experiences, expertise and knowledge of the goals of the mediation to help parties to pick a neutral mediator who will provide the best opportunity for settlement under the circumstances and facts of the dispute.
*When the choice of arbitrator is the major outstanding issue, Litigation Alternatives' policy is to try to act as a "filter" between adversaries so as to insure that arbitrators who are in fact acceptable to all parties, are not rejected simply because they were suggested directly by one party to another.
When the negotiation of a high/low ranges is the central issue, our case managers will work confidentially with both parties until either parameters have been agreed upon or negotiations break down.
ALL UNEARNED FEES ARE HELD IN ESCROW UNTIL SERVICES HAVE BEEN RENDERED.
For further information please call Robert Yolles or Linda Zipfel
at 860-521-8500/FAX-561-4533.