Arbitration & Mediation Services

Mediation, facilitated discussion, and neutral third party evaluation may all be used to comply with parties’ obligations to “consider and engage in a dispute resolution process” required by the Alberta Rules of Court.

• Private and confidential negotiations
• Quick turnaround
• Excellent availability and flexible hours
• Excellent resolution rate
• May combine with arbitration for med-arb process

Arbitration (private court) offers privacy of proceedings and result, streamlined procedures, and extended sitting hours.

• Fast resolution: from decision to arbitrate to arbitration decision much faster than court processes
• Quick access to the arbitrator for interim relief or directions (usually by phone, saving travel and time)
• Maximize use of technology
• Flexible process
• May combine with mediation for med-arb process
• Convenient hearing locations

Mr McCartney offers other services where impartial and neutral help is needed.  He can:

• Facilitate or moderate contentious meetings, forums, and votes
• Develop settlement processes and discussions in multi-party disputes
• Serve as a confidential repository for without prejudice settlement offers
• Serve as a referee during contentious questioning in litigation matters