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The Breakthrough Mediation blog serves to engage our clients, the legal community and the public in a discussion about alternative dispute resolution. As leaders in mediation, arbitration and more, we strive to remain at the forefront of legal developments, trends and news in areas of law that pertain to ADR.
Binding vs. Non-Binding Arbitration: What’s the Difference?
Conflicts are a part of life. However, when conflicts are legal and often sensitive in nature, arbitration is a tool that becomes available to resolve them. The process of arbitration is very similar to a trial in that the legal representatives of both parties make...
15 Negotiating Tips and Tricks to Use in Mediation
When disputes or conflicts develop, clients often are encouraged to enter into mediation. Unfortunately, some lawyers do not have a sound strategy for mediation and often this results in a less favorable outcome for his or her client. To obtain positive outcomes for...
Trial vs. Mediation: What’s Better for Your Client?
You have heard the expression, “When you only have a hammer, everything looks like a nail”? In other words, you have one tool, and you’ll use it for any job. Unfortunately, this often applies when it comes to resolving disputes. The difference between trial and...
Mediation Styles: Which Is Best for Your Dispute?
What kind of mediation style is best for your dispute - and which will help pave the road for a reasonable resolution? Many people are not aware or have incomplete knowledge of different mediation styles. Mediation is not one-size-fits-all. Knowing about...
Tips for Arbitration Success
“Arbitration” can seem like an intimidating word. While it is a method of resolving disputes outside of the courtroom, arbitration is binding, and decisions are enforceable in a court of law. It’s the final word, as it were. After reviewing evidence and hearing...
10 Reasons to Consider Arbitration
There are many reasons to consider arbitration, including expedience, discretion, and cost. Read on to learn the top ten benefits of arbitration now.
Resolving Homeowner Association Disputes
Resolving homeowner association disputes prior to litigation can be extremely beneficial. Learn about a cost-effective and timely solution to HOA disputes.
What to Consider When Choosing a Mediator
There are many different strategies for how to choose the best mediator, some more effective than others. Here’s what to consider when choosing a mediator.
Zoom Mediation Tips
If there is one thing on which virtually everyone can agree, it is that COVID-19 has been a tremendously disruptive force. Ripple effects have been felt in every sector, from the economy and business to the workplace and interpersonal relationships. We have had to...
7 Benefits of Mediation
When you are enmeshed in disputes, attempting to resolve them can be antagonistic, adversarial, time-consuming, and, of course, expensive. And quite often, one or even both sides are dissatisfied with the process and the results. Mediation is an alternative method of...
Breakthrough Mediation & Arbitration, LLC Acquires ARC Mediation in Merger
Combination Creates Unparalleled Resource for Mediation Services in South Florida WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Breakthrough Mediation & Arbitration, LLC has acquired ARC Mediation in a merger. The combination of these two full-service alternative dispute resolution...