
Dispute Options
Mediation vs. Arbitration: Key Differences
A mediator facilitates negotiation but generally does not decide the dispute; the parties choose whether to settle.
A dispute can move through more than one process, and similar-sounding options give different people decision-making power. This section clarifies the basic map. It does not select a strategy for your circumstances. Contracts, local law, cost, urgency, and legal rights require individual review.

A mediator facilitates negotiation but generally does not decide the dispute; the parties choose whether to settle.