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A.D.R. movement supporters and skeptics alike often ask me, “Where exactly is this revolution you’re always touting?” and “How can I put it to work for my clients and me?” In this article, I describe a philosophy of A.D.R. practice development, as well as how to integrate that practice successfully within an existing law practice.Like…

As Chair of the NJSBA Dispute Resolution Section, this past year it has been my privilege to attend a number of national, regional, and statewide meetings devoted to judicial administration, arbitration law reform, and the growing popularity of Alternative Dispute Resolution (“A.D.R.”) in the public and private sectors. What emerged from my travels is a…

Introduction Modern alternative dispute resolution (“A.D.R.”) practice in New Jersey, as elsewhere, has been shaped by powerful, independent, and ongoing forces. The federal and state court systems, responding to overwhelming docket demands, increasingly have become receptive to arbitration, mediation, and other A.D.R. techniques. The business and consumer communities — and elected officials who are influenced…

No. 155 the Magazine August/September 1993 Mediation of Separation and Divorce Disputes: A Practitioner’s Perspective by Hanan M. Isaacs, M.A., J.D. In 1981, shortly after my admission to the New Jersey Bar, I received training and certification from a nationally recognized association of family mediators. For the past 12 years, I have offered mediation services…