Tag Archive: alternative dispute resolution

How is the Arbitration Process Handled in New Jersey?

December 19, 2021
How is the Arbitration Process Handled in New Jersey?

Many contracts contain arbitration clauses specifically to avoid litigation in the court system, which can be protracted and expensive. Trials include judges, juries, court reporters, witnesses, and motions to resolve procedural and substantive trial issues. On the other hand, arbitration is a dispute resolution alternative that is less expensive and less time-consuming than court litigation. […]

Read More

Are Personal Injury Settlements Public Record in New Jersey?

March 3, 2021
Are Personal Injury Settlements Public Record in New Jersey?

According to government statistics and a Cornell University Law School study, over 90% of civil lawsuits never see a courtroom and most cases are settled out of court. Even a New York Times article cites a study of civil lawsuits and found that most plaintiffs who decided to pass up a settlement offer and went […]

Read More