Over 97% of all cases filed with the courts are never adjudicated.

Pete Michaelson has over forty hours of training in the area of mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), as well as experience as a Judge assigned to conduct settlement conferences on a regular basis. He has participated as an attorney in many mediations, settlement conferences, and other forms of ADR. Pete brings a unique perspective to the process as an active litigator, part-time County Court Judge, and trained mediator.

The Advantages of ADR:
• Develop mutually acceptable resolutions.
• Resolve not only present, but foreseeable future conflicts.
• Broaden issues to pursue possible as well as known conflicts.
• Allows the parties to limit costs, and control the pace and outcome.
• An opportunity to make your case to a neutral third party without the uncertainty of litigation.
• Create innovative solutions without the limitations posed by the strict remedies allowed in court.

The ADR Process:
• Informal
• Confidential
• Facilitative(focusing on assisting the parties to find their own solutions)
• Evaluative (suggesting the strengths, weaknesses, and possible outcome if litigation is pursued).
• Self-determined outcomes which result in comprehensive, customized agreements, leading to improved relationships and long-lasting results.