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ARC CELEBRATES 37 YEARS OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION

One of California’s First and longest standing private dispute resolution providers, ARC (Alternative Resolution Centers, LLC) has been at the forefront of the legal and cultural revolution since its inception. Arbitration, Mediation and other alternative resolution processes have become essential mainstream practices in the new millennium. Savvy attorneys and business leaders routinely use these efficient and cost-effective methods to settle serious conflicts and avoid lengthy, adversarial court proceedings. The number and complexity of civil disputes and the demand for qualified neutrals are growing exponentially. ARC continues to be a leading force in shaping Dispute Resolution for the 21st Century.

ARC’s impressive panel of jurists includes some of the region’s most sought-after retired State and Federal court judges and justices as well as attorney-neutrals with years of subject matter expertise, and ongoing training. ARC is always adding new panelists. Please check the panelists page for updates.

ARC’s clients include top law firms,major insurance carriers, Fortune 500 companies, public entities and TPAs. ARC provides its clients with the most qualified neutrals and the most comprehensive case management services available.

ARC delivers consistent results with our reputation for integrity and high ethical standards. Our ongoing commitment to both client and panelist satisfaction ensures a high level of quality, competence and professionalism.

ARC handles complex disputes of all kinds. Our Specialty Panels feature only neutrals who have resolved cases in specific practice areas, such as multi-party business/ commercial matters, construction defect, employment, entertainment, family law/divorce mediation, personal injury, probate and many others.

ARC’s reasonable fees give you the most productive use of your litigation budget. Our competitive rates for hearings are fixed and divided among the parties, regardless of the value of your case. All jurists set their own hourly rates.

ARC’s case administrators are always available to convene and manage cases of all sizes. Highly skilled facilitators and negotiators in their own right, they are adept at bringing reluctant parties to the table and recommending the neutral who can achieve the best possible resolution.

ARC offers services nationally and internationally. Our state-of-the-art Los Angeles facilities, including our Westwood location and our Downtown offices, are convenient and conducive to resolution. These centers feature large, high-tech hearing rooms with beautiful views and internet access, ample caucusing space, and refreshments of all kinds.

ARC conducts MCLE programs for law firms on a wide range of topics from substantive legal issues and ethics to the latest issues affecting mediation, arbitration, private judging and other alternative dispute resolution processes.

Civil Law

60%

Probate Law

25%

Family Law

15%

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Our Testimonials

Testimonials From People We’ve Helped

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Very professional place to mediate a legal matter. Many places to have a private conversation, comfortable surroundings

Linda L Mitchell

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Honorable Mary Thornton House mediated over our impossible case. I never thought this could get resolved, as we were stuck on both sides for almost 4 years. Honorable Mary Thornton House listened to both sides and was able to communicate in a way that both sides understood. She was tenacious, diligent and had attention to details with the accounting and figures presented. We went back and forth into the night. But, she was able to calmly able to get a resolution on both sides. The honorable judge said that in ruling a case in court. You have an instant friend and a permanent enemy. In this case, I received a fair resolution. Grateful, that I did not have to go to court. Glad that our case got resolved. I highly recommend honorable Mary Thornton House

Aileen B.