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Civil Litigation,
Alternative Dispute Resolution

Nov. 13, 2017

Why compromise?

When disputes arise, particularly those with significant emotional issues, parties may want to be vindicated and teach the other side a lesson.

Joan B. Kessler

Mediator and Arbitrator
JAMS

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1925 Century Park E, Ste 1400
Los Angeles , CA 90067-2715

Phone: (310) 392-3044

Fax: (310) 396-7576

Email: jkessler@jamsadr.com

Loyola Law School

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Sarah J. Holley

2018 J.D. Candidate
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles

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Litigation is like going to Las Vegas and rolling the dice at the craps table; it is an uncertain, emotional rollercoaster. Litigation devours time, money, energy, and adds considerable stress to everyone's life. Nonetheless, litigation is integral to our system of law and an individual is more likely to be involved in a legal dispute during his or her lifetime now more than ever before. Even an expedited process like arbitration, which is more expeditious and cost ef...

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