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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Mar. 13, 2020

What you need to know about mediation in small claims court

Here is what you might tell a client to expect in small claims court.

Jeffrey Kravitz

Neutral
Alternative Resolution Centers

Phone: (310) 474-0867

Email: jkravitz@arc4adr.com

Jeffrey Kravitz is a neutral with Alternative Resolution Centers with broad experience in entertainment, intellectual property, business, and insurance matters. As an entertainment litigator for more than 20 years, he represented production companies, studios, insurers, and policyholders concerning copyright infringement, invasion of privacy and coverage questions. He has mediated and arbitrated a diverse range of cases in both federal and state courts.

One day you come into work and see a message from a long-time client. Thinking that there is a chance for new business, you immediately call her to chat and see what is on her mind. After exchanging pleasantries, she lets you know that she has a distributor who has not paid her invoice for vegan products that she manufactures. You let her know that your commercial litigation department has excellent litigators and, depending on the amount at issue, you can refer her t...

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