ADR Options available

Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process in which a neutral third party works with litigants to identify points on which they may reach agreement. 

While a court may order mediation, the mediator cannot require anyone to settle or to do so on particular terms. The process provides greater opportunity for client participation than doe

Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process in which a neutral third party works with litigants to identify points on which they may reach agreement. 

While a court may order mediation, the mediator cannot require anyone to settle or to do so on particular terms. The process provides greater opportunity for client participation than does most of the litigation process, which contributes to its high success rate. 

In Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE), the parties present a subject matter expert (the evaluator) with written and oral case presentations. The evaluator issues a confidential opinion addressing the merits, including an assessment of the likelihood of the success on the claim and the scope of possible damages. The process is confidential and

In Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE), the parties present a subject matter expert (the evaluator) with written and oral case presentations. The evaluator issues a confidential opinion addressing the merits, including an assessment of the likelihood of the success on the claim and the scope of possible damages. The process is confidential and non-binding.

Kate currently offers ENE for condemnation cases, civil rights claims, and commercial disputes. 

If you are interested in scheduling or finding out more about ENE, call or email Kate for additional information.

A moderated settlement conference (MSC) is similar to early neutral evaluation, but is less formal. 

The parties present brief oral presentations, and the moderator provides an oral advisory opinion to aid the parties in negotiating. The process is confidential and non-binding.

MSCs take place in person, either at Kate's office or at a loca

A moderated settlement conference (MSC) is similar to early neutral evaluation, but is less formal. 

The parties present brief oral presentations, and the moderator provides an oral advisory opinion to aid the parties in negotiating. The process is confidential and non-binding.

MSCs take place in person, either at Kate's office or at a location of the parties' choosing. Kate offers MSCs for any civil case type other than small claims.

If you are interested in scheduling a moderated settlement conference, call or email Kate for additional information.