ADR Services
Retired Judge Deihl provides a full range of out-of-court mediation and arbitration services, traveling to private individuals, attorneys, business owners, insurance companies, and other parties seeking equitable resolution of their disputes without the time, expense, and frustration involved in the more formal trial court system. These disputes can be handled by informal and non-adversarial mediation or a more formal arbitration process, depending on the desires, goals, and needs of the parties. He provides a range of ADR (alternative dispute resolution) techniques including:
Arbitration (Binding and Non-binding)
Arbitration (Binding and Non-binding)
Judge Deihl conducts both binding and non-binding arbitration, offering parties flexible options for resolving disputes with finality or preserving negotiation opportunities.
Arbitration (High-Low)
Arbitration (High-Low)
Judge Deihl facilitates high-low arbitration, ensuring parties maintain control over potential outcomes while achieving efficient dispute resolution.
Drafting ADR Agreements
Drafting ADR Agreements
Judge Deihl crafts customized ADR agreements designed to meet the specific objectives and priorities of each party.
Early Neutral Evaluation Disputes
Early Neutral Evaluation Disputes
Judge Deihl provides early neutral evaluation, offering parties an impartial assessment of their case to guide informed decision-making and foster resolution.
Fact-finding Hearings
Fact-finding Hearings
Judge Deihl conducts thorough fact-finding hearings to clarify disputed issues and establish a solid foundation for fair outcomes.
Mediation
Mediation
Judge Deihl facilitates collaborative mediation sessions, helping parties reach mutually beneficial agreements in a supportive, non-adversarial setting.
Mini-Trials
Mini-Trials
Judge Deihl presides over mini-trials, combining elements of litigation and negotiation to streamline complex disputes and encourage settlement.
Fees
- $350.00 an hour for preparation, conducting proceedings, and services performed after the hearing, if any, divided by the number of participants.
- Minimum hearing duration: 3 hours. Prepayment required.
- No charge for travel within the Seventh Judicial Circuit (counties of Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Morgan, Sangamon and Scott).
- Travel and lodging fees may apply for services performed outside the Seventh Judicial Circuit.
- If there is a cancellation with less than 7 days’ notice, a $700.00 cancellation fee will apply.
ADR Sessions
- In-person sessions will be held at a mutually agreed location.
- Online sessions are also available.
