1. What is ADR Maryland?
A. ADR Maryland was founded in 1996 by members of leading Maryland firms
dissatisfied with the then available ADR options in complex legal disputes. ADR
Maryland, whose corporate name is “Maryland ADR Services, Inc.” is organized
under the laws of Maryland and is a nonprofit corporation. ADR Maryland is
supported solely by the dues of its members and receives no part of any fee
that its members may charge.
2. How can I contact an ADR Maryland Neutral to assist in Mediation
or Arbitration?
A. You may call any Neutral on the list, who will assist in finding the proper Neutral
for the matter.
3. What if a Neutral is unable to serve due to a scheduling or other
conflict?
A. Any Neutral on the list will be glad to assist you in finding another panel
member if he or she is unable to serve, or you may call any other panel member
for further assistance.
4. How can I find a Neutral who may be familiar with the area of law
involved in my dispute.
A. You may consult the full biographies of the Neutrals linked to their names.
There also are links to each Neutral’s law firm website and professional bio.
5. What does it cost to retain an ADR Maryland Neutral?
A. Only the hourly rate set by the Neutral for the arbitration or mediation. Hourly
rates may vary, but there is no administrative charge.
6. Are there any specific rules applicable to ADR Maryland Arbitration
or Mediation?
A. A suggested Mediation Agreement is available on the website (click here for
PDF). Also available on the website is a suggested Agreement to Arbitrate an
existing dispute (click here for PDF) with proposed rules that may be
adopted by the parties.
7. What does ADR Maryland have to offer that is not available elsewhere?
A. ADR Maryland provides a panel of highly-experienced and widely-respected
senior Maryland attorneys with active litigation practices who are trained and
skilled in alternative dispute resolution techniques. Our members routinely
engage in mediations and arbitrations throughout the State of Maryland and
elsewhere. ADR Maryland Neutrals understand from experience complex legal
and business disputes. They have the experience, credibility and training to
assist parties in getting to “Yes.”
8. If I am pleased with the services of ADR Maryland Neutrals, how can
I assure that ADR Maryland Neutrals are engaged to assist in
resolving future complex business disputes in my business?
A. Users of ADR Maryland Services may insert a clause in their business
agreements requiring the use of ADR Maryland Neutrals for mediation
click here for PDF) or Arbitration (click here for PDF) or both.
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