Alternative Dispute Resolution

At Whitaker Chalk, we are strong proponents of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It’s an effective way to prevent costly, time-consuming litigation, keeps the parties’ private, sensitive or confidential information from public exposure, and it often can preserve important business relationships. ADR comes in many forms: early neutral evaluation, settlement counsel, trial by special judge, mediation, mini-trial, moderated settlement conference, summary jury trial, conciliation and arbitration. However, it can assume as many forms as the disputing parties can agree. These processes are used in both international and domestic disputes, which are voluntarily resolved in mediation through a process of negotiation and cooperation between the parties; no outsider imposes a solution. In arbitration, one or more arbitrators gather information from the parties, their arbitration advocates and witnesses, then make an award binding on the parties.

Any of these ADR methods are alternatives to litigation, but you still need experienced, skilled ADR practitioners to represent and guide you through each of these processes. While ADR is private and typically less formal than litigation, the skill and persuasiveness of your lawyer can shape the process. The ADR practitioners at Whitaker Chalk have extensive training and experience as ADR practitioners, which we will use to work toward a favorable resolution in your dispute.

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6/25/20

John Allen Chalk has released the June edition of the Arbitration Newsletter

John Allen Chalk has released the June edition of "The Arbitration Newsletter".  NEW YORK CONVENTION  
2/9/19

John Allen taught “Arbitration Practice and Advocacy,” Law 5402, Pepperdine University

John Allen Chalk taught “Arbitration Practice and Advocacy,” LAW 5402, in January and February, 2019, as an online course for...
12/17/18

John Allen Chalk will teach Law at Pepperdine University

John Allen Chalk” will teach LAW 5402 (“Arbitration Practice & Advocacy”), a Pepperdine University School of Law online course during...
8/16/18

John Allen Chalk Recognized as a “Best Lawyer 2019”

John Allen Chalk was named to the 2019 Best Lawyers list in the areas of Arbitration & Mediation. Recognition by...
6/22/18

John Allen Chalk named “Silver Client Champion” by Martindale-Hubbell

John Allen Chalk has been named a Silver Client Champion by Martindale-Hubbell Ratings Services.  The Silver Client Champion award recognizes...
4/23/18

John Allen Chalk selected to train new AAA Arbitrators

John Allen Chalk was one of two presenters and facilitators selected by the American Arbitration Association to train twenty-three new...
4/2/18

John Allen Chalk has released the April 2018 edition of “The Arbitration Newsletter”

John Allen Chalk has released the June 2017 edition of "The Arbitration Newsletter".  ONE SMOOTHIE, WITH A SIDE OF ARBITRATION?
3/10/18

John Allen Chalk released chapter on Arbitration for State Bar of Texas

John Allen Chalk released (on March 10, 2018) his chapter on “Arbitration” that is part of the State Bar of...
11/13/17

John Allen Chalk served as Adjunct Professor at the Pepperdine University School of Law

John Allen Chalk served as Adjunct Professor at the Pepperdine University School of Law for the Fall 2017 Law:1632.1 (“Arbitration...
6/3/16

John Allen Chalk’s article “Texas Nursing Home and Attorney-Client Fee Agreement Arbitration Clauses” has been published

John Allen Chalk’s article “Texas Nursing Home and Attorney-Client Fee Agreement Arbitration Clauses” has been published in Alternative Resolutions, Spring...
2/22/16

John Allen Chalk co-presented at 2016 AAA/ICDR/Mediation.Org Panel Conference

John Allen Chalk co-presented “Clearing the Fog: Practical Insights for Enhancing AAA Arbitrator Practices and Opportunities” with Peter Michaelson and...
3/2/15

John Allen Chalk has Released the February 2015 Edition of The Arbitration Newsletter

John Allen Chalk has released the February 2015 edition of The Arbitration Newsletter.  Please read the newsletter here:  The Arbitration...
1/28/15

John Allen Chalk has Released the January 2015 Edition of The Arbitration Newsletter

John Allen Chalk has released the January 2015 edition of The Arbitration Newsletter.  Read the newsletter here:  The Arbitration Newsletter -...
1/5/15

John Allen Chalk has Released the December 2014 Edition of The Arbitration Newsletter

John Allen Chalk has released the December 2014 edition of The Arbitration Newsletter.  Please read the newsletter here:  The Arbitration...
6/1/13

Hunter McLean Named a Member of the State Bar of Texas ADR Council

Hunter McLean has been named a Member of the State Bar of Texas ADR Council.