Services
BENCHMARK NATIONAL ADR, LLC and BENCHMARK INTERNATIONAL ADR, LLC have been providing ADR services since 2012. Minnesota District court judge CARA LEE NEVILLE (RET), SARA P. SANDFORD and LISA J. SAVITT are experienced, responsible neutrals, and their ADR services are reasonably priced for cases large and small.
We provide local and cross-border mediation, arbitration and moderated settlement conference services. Cara Lee, Sara and Lisa are ALL QUALIFIED NEUTRALS under MINNESOTA RULE 114.
For more information about our services, please contact us.
Arbitration
Lisa J Savitt provides arbitration services. Arbitration is a process in which each party in a dispute and their attorney present their position before a neutral third party, who makes a decision. If the parties agree in advance, the award is binding and is enforceable in the same manner as any contractual obligation. If the parties do not stipulate that the award is binding, the award is advisory and a request for trial de novo (trial in MN District Court) may be made by any party.
Moderated Settlement Conference
Cara Lee Neville provides moderated settlement conference services. This is a process in which each party and their attorney present their position before a panel of neutral third parties. The panel may issue a non-binding advisory opinion regarding liability, damages, or both.
Mediation
Cara Lee Neville, Lisa J Savitt and Sara P Sandford all provide mediation services. Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party facilitates communication between parties to promote settlement. A mediator may not impose his or her own judgment on the issues for that of the parties.