In addition to mediation, the second main form of alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) is arbitration. Arbitration is a less-formal trial, although many aspects of a traditional courtroom trial are utilized. An arbitrator is a neutral third-party selected to hear and decide the dispute. Similar to mediation, an arbitrator is often a retired judge or experienced......
Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) can be a cost-saving, efficient way to settle disputes among parties. Virtually any type of case can be resolved through ADR. It takes a willingness by all sides to gather together, consider the strengths and weaknesses of each other’s case and, most importantly, compromise. The success of ADR is directly related......
Do I need an attorney if I am buying or selling a home? That is a question virtually every purchaser and seller of a home asks, especially if it is not the first time they have bought or sold a house. Understandably, as a buyer you are spending a significant amount of money purchasing the......
Do you have a workers’ compensation case? Are you wondering how you pay for a lawyer to represent you in a workers’ compensation case? It’s a little complicated, but when you take it step by step, you can figure it out. In Massachusetts, workers’ compensation claims are addressed by state statute, regulations and the Rules......
Once a client signs an hourly fee agreement and provides a retainer, the attorney will begin work on the case. Many firms have tier levels for legal fees. For example, a partner may charge $300 per hour, an associate $200 per hour and a paralegal $50 per hour. It is anticipated that a partner is......
As we saw from the previous post, contingent fee agreements are one way for a client to pay their attorney with a portion of the money they receive at the end of representation. However, some cases will not result in a monetary award to the client, requiring an alternative method of payment through an hourly......
The first thing many clients ask is: How will I pay for my case? There are two main ways clients pay attorneys: 1) contingency, or 2) hourly rates. Contingency means that payment to your attorney will largely depend on the outcome of your case. Contingent fee agreements are most often used in personal injury matters.......
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