This document provides an overview of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods. It introduces ADR and defines it as any means of settling disputes without litigation. The main ADR methods discussed are mediation, arbitration, neutral evaluation, negotiation and conciliation. Mediation uses a neutral third party to help parties reach an agreement. Arbitration involves binding decisions by expert arbitrators. Neutral evaluation involves early case presentations to a neutral expert. Negotiation and conciliation allow parties to explore solutions with the help of a third party. Other methods mentioned include expert determination, appointing an independent solicitor, and collaborative law.

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April 5, 2016Welcome

2. Presented
By:-
1. Hasitha
2. G.S.C.Sandeepa
3. Arunaka
4. Hashen
5. Buddhima
6. K. Madhubashini
7. Hansina Heshani
8. H.A.D.S. Kumari
9. Kalpani Darmarathna
10. W.M.A.Wayomi
11. Naduni Gunawardane
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3. InclusIon of the PresentatIon
 Introduction of ADR
 Methods of Alternative Dispute Resolution
 Mediation
Arbitration
Neutral evaluation
Negotiation
Conciliation
Other methods
 Conclusion

4. What Is the alternatIve dIsPute
resolutIon
• “ADR” refers to any means
of settling disputes without
going to court.
• ADR includes dispute
resolution processes and
techniques that act as a
mean for disagreeing
parties to come to an
agreement short of
litigation.
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5. What are the Methods of alternative
dispute resolution ?
1)Mediation
2)Arbitration
3)Neutral evaluation
4)Negotiation
5)Conciliation
6)Other methods
i. Expert deamination
ii. Appointment of an independent solicitor
iii. Collaborative law

6. Mediation
 DEFINITION
• Mediation uses a neutral third party (mediator) to help sort
things out who helps both sides come to an agreement.
 BENEFITS
 Rapid settlements
 Mutually satisfactory outcomes
 High rate of compliance
 Comprehensive and customized agreement
 Greater degree of control and predictability of outcome
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7. arbitration
 DEFINITON
• Arbitration is a procedure in which a dispute is submitted, by
agreement of the parties, to one or more arbitrators who
make the binding decision on the dispute.
 BENEFITS
 Confidentiality
 Limited discovery
 Expert neutrals
 Cost saving
 Preservation of business relationships

8. neutral evaluation
 DEFINITON
• Neutral evaluation is a
process wherein parties and
their lawyers are brought
together early in a pre-trial
phase to present summaries
of their cases and receive a
nonbinding assessment by an
experienced, neutral person,
with expertise in the subject
in the substance of the
dispute.
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9. NegotiatioN
 DEFINITON
• Negotiation is a method
by which people settle
differences. It is a
process by which
comprise or agreement is
reached while avoiding
argument and dispute.

10. CoNCiliatioN
 DEFINITON
• Conciliation is a process through which two or
more parties may explore and reach a negotiated
solution to their conflict with the help of a third
neutral and disinterested party.
 BENEFITS
 Ensure party autonomy
 Conciliation is time and cost efficient
 Ensure the expertise of the decision maker

11. other methods
I. Expert deamination
II. Appointment of an
independent solicitor
III. Collaborative law

12. CoNClusioN
“ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION METHODS- SEVERAL WAYS OF
RESOLVING DISPUTES WITHOUT THE NEED TO GO TO COURT.”
 Mediation
 Arbitration
 Neutral Evaluation
 Negotiation
 Conciliation
 Other Methods
ADR

13. REFFERENCES
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE PRACTITIONERS GUIDE
(SCOTT BROWN, CHRISTINE CERVENAK, DAVID FAIRMAN)
NY.COURTS.GOV WEB SITE
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
( CHERYLE MICINSKI, DAVID BATSON )

14. For Your Attention
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