Alternative dispute resolution service

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000480",
  "term": "Alternative dispute resolution service",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "An organization or professional that provides methods for resolving legal conflicts outside of traditional court litigation. These services offer processes like mediation, where a neutral third party facilitates a settlement, and arbitration, where a neutral party hears evidence and makes a binding decision. Many court systems require parties in civil cases to attempt some form of alternative dispute resolution before a trial is scheduled.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/alternative-dispute-resolution-service/"
}