How do they match: Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

  • Dispute Coordinator
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Mediator

  • Conduct initial meetings with disputants to outline the arbitration process, settle procedural matters, such as fees, or determine details, such as witness numbers or time requirements.
  • Confer with disputants to clarify issues, identify underlying concerns, and develop an understanding of their respective needs and interests.
  • Interview claimants, agents, or witnesses to obtain information about disputed issues.
  • Prepare settlement agreements for disputants to sign.
  • Use mediation techniques to facilitate communication between disputants, to further parties' understanding of different perspectives, and to guide parties toward mutual agreement.

  • Arbitrate disputes between parties to resolve legal conflicts.
  • Authorize payments to settle legal disputes.