Alternate Dispute Resolution/
Arbitration/Mediation

Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a phrase that refers to the process of attempting to divert the resolution of disputes from the courts. The most well known of these alternatives are arbitration and mediation. All of the TMC lawyers involved in litigation and in employment and labour law are knowledgeable about and advise clients regarding arbitration and mediation as an alternative to the court process. In addition, we constantly attempt to assist clients in solving problems and disputes by a process that is not as costly and does not take as long as the courts. Those lawyers identified under those other areas of practice can advise you of options in each of those areas.

In addition, TMC LAW is fortunate to be able to offer you the services of Jim Dewar, Q.C., one of the most senior and experienced ADR lawyers in Nova Scotia. Jim has provided ADR services, arbitration services and mediation services throughout Nova Scotia and a number of other provinces. In addition, he participated in a number of training courses, in the US, Ontario and British Columbia. Jim has also been involved in conducting extensive training in Nova Scotia and Ontario in the area of mediation.

Jim's services are available to TMC LAW clients to represent them as they go through the arbitration and mediation process. In addition, Jim's services are available through TMC LAW to act as a mediator or arbitrator in a wide range of dispute interventions. Jim has experience in commercial and general business arbitration and mediation. He has also broad experience in personal injury, general dispute, estate and family mediation.

Jim is available to serve disputing parties by acting as an arbitrator or mediator. In those situations he is retained by agreement by the disputing parties and terms of engagement are worked out among those parties and Jim. In addition, Jim is available to advise or consult with you regarding the arbitration or mediation process and to assist you in determining whether that process would be appropriate for the dispute situation you are facing. Finally, Jim can be engaged by you to represent only your interests as you move through the arbitration or mediation process with a mediator or arbitrator who has been agreed upon between you and the other side of your dispute.