Compare Various Dispute-Resolution Methods

Confidential?	Yes	Yes	No
Informal?	Yes	Yes	No
Who controls outcome?	Parties	Arbitrator or 3-person panel	Judge Jury
Binding?	If settlement is reached, yes If no settlement is reached, no	Either, award with limited basis to appeal	Yes, but have right to appeal
Appeal Process	No	Limited	Yes
Avg. Time Duration or Range*	day-days	day-months	day-months
Can attorney be present?	Yes	Yes	Yes

*Please note that these are broad estimates.

Consider which method is best for your situation.

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