Amazon.com description: Product Description: Trends in Alternative Dispute Resolution provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on engaging in different types of resolution and achieving the best possible outcome for the client. Featuring experienced partners from law firms across the nation, these experts guide the reader through the process of recognizing appropriate resolution methods and helping clients understand their varied results. These top lawyers offer specific advice on selecting an appropriate arbitrator for proceedings and understanding the advantages and disadvantages of choosing ADR to settle a dispute. From discovery and finality to efficiency and confidentiality, these experts discuss the key steps involved in accepting various settlements and stress the importance of early case evaluation. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this increasingly popular field.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.

Chapters include:

1. Ryan S. Bewersdorf, Senior Counsel, Foley & Lardner LLP - "A Primer on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Today's Legal System"
2. Amy M. Johnston, Senior Principal, Miller, Canfield Paddock and Stone PLC - "Practical Advice for Obtaining Favorable Alternative Dispute Resolution Outcomes"
3. Donald J. Friedman, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP - "Using Early Case Evaluation with ADR"
4. Jennifer W. Fletcher, Leader, Litigation Practice Group, Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan - "Problem-Solving Strategies for ADR Attorneys"
5. Kevin R. McDermott, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP - "Strategic Considerations in Connection With Alternative Dispute Resolution Choices"
6. Deborah Greenspan, Partner, Dickstein Shapiro LLP - "Helping Clients Determine Whether the Alternative Dispute Resolution Process is Appropriate and How to Reach a Fair Remedy"
7. Maria Feeley, President and CEO, ViVA Partnership Inc. - "Helping Clients Weigh the Benefits and Drawbacks of Alternative Dispute Resolution"
8. Paul M. James, Partner, Regional Practice Leader, Construction Industry Practice Group, Boston, Holland & Knight LLP - "Choosing the Appropriate ADR Forum and Procedure to Obtain a Successful ADR Outcome"

Appendices include:
Appendix A: Sample Questionnaire for Potential Arbitrator
Appendix B: Litigation Risk Assessment Template
Appendix C: Changes to the Arbitration Provision
Appendix D: Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 1998, H.R.3528
Appendix E: Michigan Court Rules of 1985, Civil Procedure, Pretrial Procedure; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Offers of Judgment; Settlements, Case Evaluation, Rejecting Party's Liability for Costs (Mich. Ct. R. 2.403(O))
Appendix F: Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards "New York Convention"
Appendix G: CPR International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution, CPR Model Master Dispute Resolution Agreements - Arbitration
Appendix H: CPR International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution, Mediation Procedure, 1998
Appendix I: JAMS Mediation Agreement, 2005