It is common knowledge that courts are currently overwhelmed by their caseloads. More often than not, a judge or jury will not determine a civil case until years after the case is filed. This sad fact is the result of a combination of factors -- the enormous number of criminal cases, which carry strict time requirements, the equally large number of civil case filings, and too few judges. In New Jersey State Courts there are currently at least thirty unfilled judicial vacancies at the trial level. The expense of litigating has also increased, not only because of the time involved, but because courts are permitting broader and broader pre-trial discovery, which often results in the production of mountains of paper to be sorted and analyzed. Not surprisingly, private parties are frequently turning to mediation and arbitration, which offer a much more expeditious vehicle for dispute resolution. Arbitrators and mediators are individuals who are knowledgeable in the substantive area of the dispute and who have experience deciding similar issues.

If your business goals would be best served by a prompt, efficient, and cost-effective resolution of the dispute, you should consider Podvey Meanor's mediation services.

Attorneys practicing in this area
Sheldon M. Finkelstein
Thomas V. Hildner