The Neutral Evaluation Service

Similar to a judicial pretrial, a neutral evaluation offers the opinion of the neutral on the settlement parameters of the case. The neutral reviews submissions and evidential materials provided by the parties engages in a discussion of the legal or factual disputes created by these submissions. These proceedings may be binding or not binding as agreed to by the parties. Evaluations are generally time constrained and authorized decision makers are not required to be present.

Services are provided on an hourly fee basis at a site agreed to by the parties.