Our Foundation

• We recognize that the resolution of many conflicts through conventional litigation can be cost-prohibitive in relationship to the amount in controversy. Mediation and arbitration fees of both neutrals and administrative providers are presently a component of the exorbitant costs of litigation. In fact, some mediators and arbitrators currently charge up to $800 an hour — that’s as much as $13.00 per minute — for everything they do.
  
  
• We believe that the burdens of time, delay, inefficiency, emotional unrest and significant cost of the litigation process can be avoided through the use of highly qualified and experienced neutrals.
  
  
• We seek to maximize the value of ADR services and to fill a gap in the current marketplace by providing “made to fit” mediation and arbitration services and rates.

Our Commitments

• We're committed to conflict resolution and party self-determination without the extensive time, inefficiencies, emotional challenges and costs of litigation, including the potentially disproportionate cost of a neutral as it might relate to the amount in controversy.
  
  
• We're committed to providing arbitration and mediation services in a manner and within a reasonable time frame that take into consideration the amount in controversy.
  
  
• We're committed to remaining knowledgeable about evolving developments in ADR and to influencing change in the field.
  
  
• We're committed to providing pro bono and reduced-fee services where there's a need for such assistance.