If 90% of cases settle prior to trial, why the need for ADR?
Parties tend to wait until shortly before trial to commence serious negotiations. Earlier settlements save time, money, and emotional expenditure. The ADR process can also aid attorneys seeking an appropriate way to illustrate for clients the practical possibilities and limitations of a case. ADR also provides attorneys the opportunity to advocate a process that is likely to preserve ongoing relationships between parties and lead to creative and practical solutions.
