Welcome to ADRFitz. You have come to my site for one of two reasons:
1. You are an individual trying to understand ADR (alternate dispute resolution) and mediation, and perhaps looking to see if you can use mediation to resolve a problem with which you are struggling.
2. You are an attorney who is looking for more information about ADR and seeking guidance to make certain you apply proper ethics to your cases.
In either case, you have come to the right place.
I created this site as a resource to help both laypeople and attorneys understand the concept of mediation. It my desire to show where creative and ethical mediation can help achieve a successful outcome. Ethics are also a passion of mine, and so I want to make sure that all involved apply the proper ethical standards to their work. As a result, you will find that my analysis generally includes ethical considerations.
Where to Start?
If you are new to mediation, consider starting with the Mediation 101 series of posts as well as The Basic Tenets of Mediation.