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Colorado Civil Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation Lawyers

Seeking Effective Resolution in the Courts and Regulatory Agencies

Conflict in your business or personal life creates anxiety and can put your hard-earned assets at risk. Having a dedicated, experienced trial lawyer and his team by your side can make all the difference. Founded in 1983, Robert A. Lees & Associates has litigated more than 1,500 cases. Our firm appears in all state, federal, district, appellate and Administrative Law Courts & Tribunals in Colorado and before various regulatory agencies — including the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).  We have received recognition for our work on significant precedent-setting cases involving mental health, civil rights, employment, First Amendment, and zoning laws.

Benefits of alternative dispute resolution techniques

Many disputes can be settled through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods — such as mediation and arbitration. ADR often:

  • Costs less than trial
  • Leads to more expeditious resolution
  • Reduces the stress associated with litigation
  • Preserves business and personal relationships
  • Promotes an environment of cooperation and compromise

Mediation process

Mediation is an attempt to resolve a dispute utilizing a trained neutral third party. It involves negotiation sessions that are facilitated by a mediator focused on helping you reach an equitable agreement. Unlike arbitration, mediation is a non-binding process. To encourage the highest probability of success, our lawyers and staff prepare for mediation as thoroughly and assertively as we do for trial. We establish clear goals and creative strategies prior to your mediation session. Our team then takes purposeful steps during settlement negotiations to achieve your objectives.

Arbitration process

Arbitration is a binding process – meaning the parties are held to the decision the arbitrator makes at the conclusion of the session. A certified arbitrator acts as a judge, ruling on admissibility of evidence and statements. We persuasively argue your position and present evidence to the facilitator as we would at trial.

Trial

Some disputes are unsuitable for ADR, and sometimes a settlement cannot be reached through mediation. We advise you when it is in your best interest to pursue resolution at trial. When preparing for trial, we always take the most cost-effective, efficient actions possible to reach a just result.  We work hard, plan for the opposition and typically resolve the case but, you want to be prepared.

Learn more about our Colorado litigation lawyers

Learn more how our experienced Denver-area trial lawyers and team can help you get the best results in your case. Call Robert A. Lees & Associates at 303–292–1020 or contact us online to speak with us further about how we can be of assistance.