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Alternative Dispute Resolution

The Fast-Track to Dispute Resolution

Far too many large-scale, complex construction project contractors or owners do not adequately envision the potential for a project dispute and are therefore unprepared to deal with problems in a timely, affordable manner. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a potential solution.

A key component of attorney Ernest Brown's construction law practice is his ability to foster effective resolution of construction transactional and project disputes through mediation, arbitration and as a special master in complex construction cases. Over the course of a career that has spanned more than three decades, Mr. Brown has resolved more than 3,000 construction-related conflicts, written dozens of articles and regularly lectured on construction-related subjects.

For information about our mediation, arbitration or litigation practice, call 1 (800) Team-Win (832-6946). Contact us online.

Alternative dispute resolution offers an expedient way to resolve disputes through:

  • Mediation: We handle about 60-70 mediations a year, with approximately an 85 percent settlement rate.
  • Arbitration: We serve eight to 10 weeks of every year on arbitration panels.

Avoid Costly, Lengthy Litigation With ADR

Both mediation and arbitration can resolve some of the most complex construction conflicts quickly and fairly without long, arduous and costly litigation.

We have extensive experience in the following:

Successfully Resolved 2,500 Construction Law Disputes

Ernest Brown has resolved more than 3,000 construction law disputes through arbitration and mediation. These cases require an ability to track and follow the most complicated of trails as well as exceptional negotiating skills that result in acceptable resolutions.

Ernest Brown has served as an active construction mediator and arbitrator since 1982, is a member of the American Arbitration Association's Panel of Construction Arbitrators and Mediators and serves as an arbitrator for the State of California's Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH).

Responsive, Cost-Effective and Fair

Underpinning Mr. Brown's ability to resolve disputes in a responsive, timely and fair manner is his commitment to upholding justice through the ethical, knowledgeable and well-considered application of the law.

Mr. Brown's understanding of the way things work at the most fundamental of levels, based on field experience as a trained civil engineer from MIT and a Master of Science degree in Construction Management, has enhanced his ability to understand and effectively mediate and arbitrate the most complex of construction disputes.

Is ADR for You?

To learn more about our law firm's approach to legal matters and to client service, call 1 (800) Team-Win (832-6946). Contact us online. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day. Contact us online.

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