Alternative Dispute Resolutions

Tired of tracking down debtors?

Are you looking for an easier way to resolve unpaid invoices?

Is there an alternative to litigation for your client disputes?

There are other ways to collect what’s owed to you! They include early neutral evaluation, negotiation, conciliation, mediation, and arbitration. The most common alternatives in dispute resolution are arbitration and mediation. However, negotiation is almost always attempted first to resolve a dispute.

These processes allow people to identify the disputed issues, develop options, consider alternatives and try to reach an agreement. If you can’t reach an agreement, and the claim goes to litigation, court and attorney fees will typically drive the cost up for both parties. So, it’s worth considering whether another approach makes more sense. 

What is Mediation?

• Each person has a chance to talk, be heard and respond to the issues. 
• Everyone is focused on communicating and resolving the dispute. 
• Helps identify and communicate goals and desires and why the debtor feels the way they do.
• Clarifies the issues and suggest ways of discussing the dispute.
• Develop options and consider whether possible solutions are realistic.
• Try to reach an agreement and ensure everyone understands any agreement that’s reached.

What is Conciliation?

• A conciliator will make suggestions or give you and the other participants expert advice on the possible options for sorting out your dispute.
• A conciliator will encourage you and the other participants to reach an agreement.

What is Arbitration?

• The main differences between arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), include: 
• You and your debtor need to agree before the process that the arbitrator's decision will be binding and enforceable.
• There’s a greater need to produce evidence. 
• There may be one arbitrator or a group of arbitrators to hear your dispute. 
• The arbitrator may be a specialist in the subject matter of the dispute or have other legal qualifications 
• At the end of the process the arbitrator will make a decision for the parties.

Call Experienced Debt Collectors in Michigan Now!

If you’re a business owner, you may decide that having a debt collection law firm work on your unpaid invoices is your best choice. That’s an area we specialize in, and we’re happy to discuss your options.

Our attorneys know how to get results for our clients and they’re dedicated to getting a satisfactory outcome. Contact our debt collectors in Michigan today at (248) 645-2440 for a free no obligation consultation.