Mediation, Arbitration and Trial - Southern California Attorney

Manhattan Beach Construction Defect Settlement Lawyer

Norton & Associates, a Manhattan Beach, California, law firm believes that every dispute must be handled and resolved in its own unique way. In many instances detailed negotiations can produce a result that all parties are satisfied with. Sometimes negotiations must be combined with various forms of leverage and use of the legal process to achieve the best results. Norton & Associates has 24 years of experience in all phases of negotiation, mediation, arbitration, litigation, settlement and trial.

Mediation

Mediation is a voluntary process where the parties to a dispute use the services of a professional mediator to attempt to reach a settlement. Mediation is nonbinding, meaning that the parties are free to accept or decline any proposed settlement. During mediation, mediators typically place the parties in separate rooms where they can discuss their case and their objectives with the mediator and among themselves with complete confidentiality and privacy. The mediator relays the settlement offers and counter-offers between the parties, and leads discussions that further the negotiations until a settlement is reached, or until the progress toward settlement stops.

Many cases are settled through mediation, one of the reasons the Superior Court orders virtually all cases to mediation. Mediation resolves cases and helps relieve the tremendous caseload on the court system. Mediation is an efficient, cost-effective, streamlined and positive way to resolve disputes.

Norton & Associates is committed to pursuing mediation and negotiated settlements in every dispute, and is well acquainted with the mediation process, and the best and most successful mediators for resolution of your dispute.

Arbitration

Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution where the parties typically hire a retired judge to hear and decide their dispute. There are many advantages to arbitration, including the speed, cost and finality of the process. Timothy L. Norton has 24 years experience handling arbitrations and can evaluate your case and your needs in consultation with you to determine whether arbitration is best for your case.

Litigation

A jury trial is often the best avenue for recovery. Timothy L. Norton has the expertise, experience and knowledge to handle all aspects of the trial process, and guide you in that decision. Please contact us today to schedule a complimentary consultation at our office.