Alternative Dispute Resolution in Minnesota – The Common Sense Option
Construction litigation can be cost-prohibitive or counterproductive – even if you win. Out-of-court solutions should be explored before gambling on a judge or jury. We know litigation, but we also know alternative dispute resolution. We can help you make and implement informed decisions concerning the best way to proceed with your case.
Hammargren & Meyer, P.A., is a leader in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in construction and surety disputes in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. We represent parties on all sides of the issues: developers and general contractors; subcontractors and design professionals; property owners and homeowners associations; sureties and insurers. Contact us to discuss any of the following:
- Mediation – Early recognition of possible solutions can avoid a drawn-out conflict that disrupts projects or eats into profits. Our mediators have problem-solving skills and a focused knowledge of construction law that assists parties to find common ground and protect their bottom lines by resolving disputes early, before they get to the courtroom.
- Arbitration – Many construction contracts require binding arbitration of disputes. Parties value an efficient, decisive determination of their claims without the cost and time of a full-blown trial. Our experienced arbitrators are knowledgeable and quickly get to the heart of the matter, drawing on decades of experience to rule promptly, intelligently and fairly.
- Designated neutral – Increasingly, parties to construction contracts are seeing the value of designating and identifying in advance the party that will referee and resolve future project disputes. Agreeing on a designated neutral at the front end of a project ensures that the neutral is familiar with the project, knowledgeable of the issues, and trusted by the parties.
Exploring Alternative Dispute Resolution
Several lawyers of Hammargren & Meyer have the ADR credentials and construction savvy to serve as project neutrals, arbitrators and mediators in construction disputes or to counsel parties involved in alternative dispute resolution. Our skilled mediators and arbitrators are often selected by their peers to assist in resolving their clients' disputes. The same skills that enable us to assist other attorneys also help us develop creative dispute resolutions on behalf of our clients.
Based in Bloomington, Minnesota, Hammargren & Meyer practices in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, throughout Minnesota, and in Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota. Call (952) 844‑9033 or email us.
