By Dana Harbin, Of Counsel Mediation is the most often used method of alternative dispute resolution. Courts order mediation in almost every case as a means of early resolution, which unquestionably benefits the judicial dockets, but when conducted appropriately, can be an effective tool in resolving even the most complex disputes. Given its popularity and success, many professionals make mediation their sole practice, schooling themselves in the art of negotiation and conflict resolution. However, not ...