Mediation Services - Private Dispute and Construction Mediation
Mediation, a form of alternate dispute resolution (ADR), is a process in which a neutral person,
the mediator, helps two or more disputing parties communicate with one another to promote
reconciliation, reach a settlement, or reach a mutual understanding between all disputants.
In private mediation, the mediator has no authority to make a decision, and his or her sole
responsibility is to find a position that all disputing parties can accept as a satisfactory
resolution to their differences by using patience, persistence, stamina & optimism.
Some of the advantages of mediation include:
Alternate Dispute Resolution Training
Mediation & Arbitration through the American Arbitration Association
Litigation is not always the most effective means of dispute resolution. In comparison to litigation, properly conducted arbitration can prove to be more expedient, less costly, and more confidential. For the construction industry, arbitration also offers the benefit of allowing an impartial party appointed arbitrator with experience in the subject matter to handle the dispute rather than someone with limited knowledge of the issues.
Upon completion of arbitration, the arbitrator(s) render(s) a final and binding decision called an "award" which, with very few exceptions, can be enforced similar to a court's judgment without the chance of appeal. This offers a highly satisfactory and "final" resolution to the parties in a dispute.
Lyle Charles brings his 17 years of experience in the construction, commercial contracting, and steel fabrication industries to the arbitration process by offering his arbitration services through the American Arbitration Association. He has served as a sole arbitrator, panel member arbitrator, and party appointed construction arbitrator. He also offers construction claims expert services and business turnaround.
- Involves the individuals in the process
- Deal with feelings and issues
- Based on fairness & good judgment
- Less expensive than litigation since mediator's experience can quickly assess issues
- A fast way to settle most disputes
- Confidential & off the record as mediator can discuss strengths & weaknesses of case with all parties
- Can maintain the business relationship of disputing companies by controlling discussion
Alternate Dispute Resolution Training
- AAA Advanced Arbitrator Training 7/92
- AAA Advanced Arbitrator Training 9/96
- AAA Three day (3) Construction Industry Mediator Training 5/97
- AAA Arbitrator II: Advanced Case Management 8/02
- AAA Arbitrator Ethics and Disclosure Training 5/04
- AAA Advanced Arbitration Award Writing 9/04
- AAA Dealing with Delay Tactics in Arbitration 12/05
- AAA Managing Cases Involving Self-Represented Parties 9/07
- AAA Chairing an Arbitration Panel; Managing Procedures, Processes & Dynamics 3/08
- ADR $12 million dispute, Bank Building, Atlanta, Georgia
- ADR $7 million dispute, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- ADR $3.4 million dispute, Dredging Project, St. Petersburg, Florida
- ADR $2 million dispute, Civic Center, Orlando, Florida
- ADR $1.2 million dispute, Co-Generation Plant, Mulberry, Florida
- ADR $1.9 million dispute, IRS Office Building, Memphis, Tennessee
- ADR $3.5 million dispute, Squadron Operations Building, McConnell AFB, Wichita, Kansas
- ADR $1.2 million dispute, Shopping Mall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- ADR $3.2 million dispute, Power Plant, San Salvador, El Salvador
- ADR $12 million dispute, National Football League Stadium, Houston, Texas
- ADR $1.2 million dispute, Basketball & Hockey Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
- ADR $1.3 million dispute, Oil Rig Drilling Platform, North Sea
Mediation & Arbitration through the American Arbitration Association
Litigation is not always the most effective means of dispute resolution. In comparison to litigation, properly conducted arbitration can prove to be more expedient, less costly, and more confidential. For the construction industry, arbitration also offers the benefit of allowing an impartial party appointed arbitrator with experience in the subject matter to handle the dispute rather than someone with limited knowledge of the issues.
Upon completion of arbitration, the arbitrator(s) render(s) a final and binding decision called an "award" which, with very few exceptions, can be enforced similar to a court's judgment without the chance of appeal. This offers a highly satisfactory and "final" resolution to the parties in a dispute.
Lyle Charles brings his 17 years of experience in the construction, commercial contracting, and steel fabrication industries to the arbitration process by offering his arbitration services through the American Arbitration Association. He has served as a sole arbitrator, panel member arbitrator, and party appointed construction arbitrator. He also offers construction claims expert services and business turnaround.