Bieser, Greer & Landis, LLP

While we have experience in the various forms of dispute resolution that have been introduced as alternatives to trial, including various forms of mini-trials, we have become advocates of only two of those forms – binding arbitration and mediation. The choice between trial and arbitration, where such a choice exists, determines the particular facts and issues presented by a given dispute. Mediation, when properly timed and undertaken, has proven effective in almost every matter and every substantive area that becomes the subject of litigation. Our attorneys have served as mediators, arbitrators, and on frequent occasions, as counsel for parties to such proceedings.

We hold ourselves out to clients as experienced counselors in providing advice on the pros and cons of Alternative Dispute Resolution in given cases and as advocates in achieving satisfactory resolution of disputes by methods short of trial. When such alternatives fail, or where the client’s goal is an all-or-nothing victory at trial, we stand ready to perform the trial lawyer’s traditional courtroom role. If the goal is a fair compromise which eliminates the risk and minimizes the expense of litigation, we can match case issues and parties with the right mediator to maximize the opportunity of achieving that goal. If the goal is to curtail discovery expense and to trade the cost and delay of potential appellate proceedings for the potential risks and benefits of a final decision from an arbitrator or arbitration panel, we have experience in pursing that goal through binding arbitration.