Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

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The attorneys at Phillips, Lerner, Lauzon & Jamra, in Los Angeles, are known as advocates for the use of alternative dispute resolution in family law matters. Negotiated agreements or mediated settlements can be much more flexible than a decision rendered by a judge. These arrangements also alleviate the notion that one side has won the case and imposed the terms on the other. Settlements reached through divorce mediation and other ADR processes can be approved in much less time, may encourage future disputes to be resolved without litigation, and can also have the advantage of privacy.

For a consultation regarding divorce mediation or any other alternative to litigation, contact Phillips, Lerner, Lauzon & Jamra.

In addition to divorce mediation, a number of more private and less acrimonious alternatives exist in California which can benefit the clients of the highly acclaimed Dispute Resolution services of Phillips, Lerner, Lauzon & Jamra since many such clients are celebrities. For example, California has established the Retired Judge System, in which retired judicial officers hear cases in a trial setting with the same rules of evidence and discovery but largely outside the public record. For highly visible clients, the emotional difficulties involved in resolving a child custody dispute or allegation of domestic violence is only exacerbated by publicity, and this method can promote confidentiality.

Each lawyer at Phillips, Lerner, Lauzon & Jamra draws upon years of experience in alternative dispute resolution and complex family law matters. Attorney Gerald F. Phillips, of counsel to PLLJ, is widely regarded as one of the preeminent advocates and practitioners of alternative dispute resolution. An adjunct professor at Pepperdine University who co-founded the College of Arbitrators and also served as president, a noted author, and has developed a nationwide reputation for settling complex legal issues outside the courts.

Contact Phillips, Lerner, Lauzon & Jamra to schedule a consultation.