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Mediation and Arbitration – Jackson, Wyandotte County – Kansas City
If two businesses or other entities cannot come to a satisfactory agreement after having a dispute, they will often consult a neutral third party to assist in the process of reaching a compromise. At Bottaro, Morefield, Kubin & Yocum, L.C., we provide unbiased mediation and arbitration services to businesses in Wyandotte County, Jackson County, Kansas City, and surrounding areas.
Mediation
Mediation is an option when two parties in business relationship have a dispute and cannot arrive at a mutually acceptable agreement. In such a case, the disputing parties bring in a third party – a mediator – who helps them reach a fair agreement, thus avoiding the need for litigation.
A mediator can serve several purposes in a business dispute. Often, it is simply a matter of clearly defining the dispute in order to arrive at an appropriate solution. This is, surprisingly, one of the most common reasons that a mediator is sought. Because business disputes can become heated, the parties in question can lose sight of their original objectives. It is the job of the mediator to bring the issue back into focus in a neutral, unbiased manner.
If the business dispute is likely to cause continued disagreement due to irreconcilable differences, the mediator can serve as an ongoing consultant who oversees interaction and communication between the disputing parties. The ultimate goal of a mediator is to enable two disputing parties to come to an agreement on their own.
Our legal team has successfully resolved several business disputes with mediation throughout Jackson County, Wyandotte County, and other local districts. Our mediators adhere to a strict code that ensures a neutral stance on all issues, the confidential treatment of both parties’ information, and full participation throughout the process of dispute resolution.
Arbitration
If two parties cannot settle a business dispute on their own, even after receiving the input of a mediator, they may seek out-of-court arbitration services. Arbitration is similar to mediation with our Jackson and Wyandotte County-area team in that it involves seeking the help of an impartial third party. However, with arbitration, the third party determines the final outcome of the dispute rather than helping the parties do so on their own. This third party, referred to as the “neutral” party, arrives at a legal decision in favor of one of the disputing parties based on the evidence, testimonies, and legal briefs presented. Businesses, consumers, and even government departments regularly use arbitration to settle their disputes, and the process is generally quite successful.
Most arbitration is sought as a result of a pre-dispute contract signed by the disputing parties that states that, should a dispute arise, it will be settled outside of court. Arbitration is also frequently the preferred course of action for settling construction, real estate, and labor and employment disputes because it is generally faster and less expensive than pursuing litigation in court. The arbitration process also has the advantage of being more private and flexible than in-court proceedings.
Our firm offers arbitration services to Kansas City, Jackson and Wyandotte County, and surrounding areas.
Other Business Disputes
Our firm has been very successful in “piercing the corporate veil,” which is to say that we can help when a corporation incurs a debt or other liability to a person or company and then claims to be unable to pay the debt. In certain business disputes, the law allows the creditor to collect a judgment from those who own or control the debtor corporation.
Contact a Business Disputes Lawyer
If your business is in need of meditation or arbitration in Jackson and Wyandotte County or anywhere in the Kansas City vicinity, contact Bottaro, Morefield, Kubin & Yocum L.C., today.
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Bottaro, Morefield, Kubin & Yocum, L.C.
1001 E. 101st Terrace Suite 120
Kansas City MO, 64131
Phone: 816-256-4660
Toll Free: 866-699-5141
Local: 816-256-4660
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