Dispute resolution for a stronger tomorrow
Practical, confidential dispute resolution for businesses, attorneys, and individuals seeking a more focused path forward.
About
Michael R. Bennett, Esq.
Michael R. Bennett is a seasoned attorney and neutral with more than 30 years of legal experience. A former civil litigator, he now focuses on mediation and arbitration, helping parties resolve complex disputes through professional, practical insight and a balanced perspective.
He has significant experience involving commercial disputes, construction matters, employment conflicts, insurance disputes, contract matters, and other complex civil litigation.
His role as a neutral is to help parties understand the issues, communicate productively, evaluate potential resolutions, and move toward resolution through a structured ADR process.
Meet Michael Bennett“Different Perspectives.
Better Solutions.”
Our services
Mediation is a facilitated process in which a neutral mediator helps parties discuss the dispute, identify interests, evaluate options, and work toward a mutually acceptable resolution. The mediator does not impose a settlement.
Learn about mediation
Arbitration provides a more structured process in which parties present evidence and arguments to a neutral arbitrator who renders a decision under the applicable agreement and rules.
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Why ADR
ADR can provide a more private dispute-resolution environment, subject to applicable agreements, laws, and governing rules.
Sessions can be coordinated more efficiently than many traditional litigation processes.
A seasoned neutral helps keep the process organized, focused, and productive.
Parties can choose the format that best fits the matter and participants.
The process
Client or attorney submits initial information or requests a session.
The practice confirms availability and completes the appropriate conflict and disclosure process.
Choose an available session date and virtual or in-person format.
Instructions are provided for submitting statements, documents, or other required materials.
The scheduled ADR proceeding takes place.
Schedule
Choose a session type and begin the scheduling process.
01 — Select a service
A considered first step.
Select the session that best fits your matter. Final availability and conflict review are confirmed by the practice.
02 — Select a date
April 2026
Available times
Wednesday, Apr 15
03 — Select a format
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What is mediation?
Mediation gives parties a structured environment for discussing the dispute, exploring interests, evaluating potential resolutions, and working toward mutually acceptable solutions. The mediator facilitates communication but does not impose an agreement.
What is arbitration?
Arbitration may be appropriate when parties prefer a private adjudicative process rather than traditional court litigation. Parties present evidence and arguments to an arbitrator, who issues a decision under the applicable arbitration agreement and governing rules.
FAQs
Clear information helps every participant arrive better prepared for the process.
Mediation is a facilitated negotiation in which the parties retain control of the outcome. Arbitration is an adjudicative process in which the arbitrator considers evidence and arguments and issues a decision under the applicable agreement and rules.
Take the next step
Schedule a mediation, arbitration, or consultation and take the next step toward resolution.