Category: Alternative Dispute Resolution

​​Construction contracts typically include arbitration and warranty provisions. It is important for all parties engaging in construction contracts to understand exactly what these agreements and provisions mean. If you have questions about your contract or are involved in a construction dispute, a Texas business lawyer from MehaffyWeber can help you find an appropriate solution to…

​​The Supreme Court has shown a willingness to give effect to an arbitration agreement in its rulings over the years. However, the Court’s rulings are based on its interpretations of the Federal Arbitration Act as opposed to a general preference for arbitration over litigation. The Court recently showed that it would strike down court-made rules…

​​After a lawsuit is filed in court, there are a number of ways it can end before it gets to trial. Ultimately, most litigants will find some way to resolve their dispute before a trial. While most parties will explore alternative dispute resolution (ADR) at some point, the process has its pros and cons. Settlement…

​​Written By Managing Shareholder Bob Black One of the consequences of the current pandemic is a change in how we practice law and deliver legal services. Mediation is an example. We have gone from in person mediations to Blue jeans and Zoom virtual mediations. After 4800+ mediations, I embraced change about a month ago. In…