Are there other alternatives to Litigation?

Yes, but they are all adversarial proceedings. The most common, arbitration, has no jury—the arbitrator serves as a judge. The litigants present their case through their attorneys, just as in court, but with less formality. The arbitrator issues the decision, which may be binding or non-binding, but the parties lose control over the process. You cannot withdraw from arbitration as you can in mediation. Arbitration is generally more expensive and time consuming than mediation.

What is Mediation?

Why use Mediation?

How does mediation differ from Litigation and Arbitration?