Colorado Springs Arbitration Attorney

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At Peak Mediation, we offer arbitration services in Colorado Springs and throughout Colorado for both family and civil matters. Our arbitrator is an accomplished legal professional who has helped countless people resolve complex, emotional, and challenging disputes through facilitation, mediation, and arbitration when needed. Our lawyers are committed to walking you through the process, explaining your options, and helping you take the right step forward.

What Is Arbitration?

Arbitration is a great dispute resolution technique for people facing a wide range of legal matters, from divorce to custody to civil disputes. Consider arbitration as the middle ground between Mediation and Litigation: though you will receive a final decision from the arbitrator, you will also do so outside of the court system, in a more confidential and easygoing environment.

Think of arbitration as a last resort knowing that the parties don’t have to submit their dispute to an unfamiliar court or judge to decide. While our efforts will be focused on helping parties resolve their issues first through facilitation and mediation, arbitration (a process in which the neutral arbitrator is given decision-making authority, just like a judge) remains a more attractive and less-costly alternative to litigating in court.

Keep in mind that a decision made during arbitration is binding and appeals or reconsideration is limited. In most arbitration cases, court review is not authorized. Though they seem limiting, these stipulations complement the efficiency of the arbitration process and can be beneficial to parties seeking a quick resolution.

Contact us at (719) 259-5944 to request a free consultation with Peak Mediation.

What Is the Difference Between Mediation and Arbitration in Colorado?

Many people seeking alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in lieu of litigation are confused by the differences between mediation and arbitration.

Arbitration differs from mediation in the following ways:

• The parties must agree to arbitration instead of going to court, which means that parties cannot just voluntarily withdrawal as they can in mediation.
• If the parties cannot reach an agreement in arbitration, the arbitrator makes the final decision. In mediation, the mediator has no power to determine an outcome.
• Arbitrators intend to hear and assess evidence to make determinations, while mediators simply intend to facilitate productive negotiation and compromise between the parties. Evidence includes the testimony or background that each party wishes to provide to the decision-maker.