The Collaboration process and its practitioners embody a commitment to work together to settle disputes outside of court.  The heart of the IDR Collaboration Process is open and honest communication between the parties and the collaborative professionals.

What are the benefits of a collaborative resolution to a dispute?

• IDR Collaboration focuses on problem solving through open, honest and respectful communication.
• Dispute resolution is reached out of court and the proceedings and results are generally private.
• IDR’s Collaboration process strives to preserve important relationships throughout the dispute resolution process and into the future.
• IDR’s problem solving collaborative approach keeps the parties in control of the process.
• The interests and concerns of all parties are identified and addressed as part of the IDR problem solving collaborative process
• By focusing on the resolving the problem, IDR’s collaborative process encourages and maintains an air of mutual respect and consideration among the parties.
• IDR’s collaborative process can save time, financial resources and emotional strain when compared to litigation.