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Mediation can end in an impasse, a prospect that some parties may want to avoid. Arbitration doesn’t allow parties to be involved in deciding the outcome, as mediation does. Med-Arb combines the benefits of both processes into a hybrid mediation-arbitration approach.

The mediator first tries to help the parties find a solution that works for both involved. If there is no agreement, the mediator takes on the role of arbitrator and makes a decision (usually/preferably binding). There is a second option to engage a separate individual as the arbitrator, which may be somewhat more costly but has the advantage of separating the mediator and arbitrator functions.  A Med-Arb professional can make interim decisions within the Med-Arb process in order to advance the mediation effort, and/or conclude with a final decision that incorporates the entirety of the dispute.  At all times there should be a clear demarcation between the mediation and arbitration processes. 

The arbitration phase in a Med/Arb is often less expensive and faster than a regular arbitration, because the arbitrator is already familiar with the case, having previously acted as the mediator.

A properly designed and implemented med-arb process can lead to a fair, cost-efficient and speedy resolution of disputes.

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