DRMS was founded with one overriding philosophy: Business disputes need to settle so that business owners can continue to focus on their business and being profitable. Litigation is a distraction to the business of business and a drain on financial resources.
Usually business disputes are not about unique or complex legal issues that require a judge to decide; they are about money--who is owed money and who should pay the money. And if it's about money, then it's usually better to settle the dispute sooner rather than later before spending more money in litigation costs than the amount in dispute. Moreover, many times the parties miscalculate their chances of winning and are surprised by an adverse decision. Mediation avoids the risk of an unfavorable court decision by allowing the parties to actually decide the outcome of their case.
We know that this is not always the case, and that sometimes there are other legal issues in dispute that complicate an easy solution. But with the assistance of a qualified mediator, the parties will be able to address those issues and formulate a settlement that resolves even the most complex issues.
Albert Rizzo, an attorney practicing complex business and commercial litigation in the New York state and federal courts for over 35 years, founded DRMS to give smart business owners a level playing field. Too often he has seen injustice result from long and protracted litigation in the court system that hurts the party with less resources to fight.
Al's mediation skills and judgment, honed by years of litigation and business experience, are brought to every negotiation and mediation with an eye toward likely outcomes, balancing risk and reward, and a fair resolution for the parties. Read Testimonials.
Usually business disputes are not about unique or complex legal issues that require a judge to decide; they are about money--who is owed money and who should pay the money. And if it's about money, then it's usually better to settle the dispute sooner rather than later before spending more money in litigation costs than the amount in dispute. Moreover, many times the parties miscalculate their chances of winning and are surprised by an adverse decision. Mediation avoids the risk of an unfavorable court decision by allowing the parties to actually decide the outcome of their case.
We know that this is not always the case, and that sometimes there are other legal issues in dispute that complicate an easy solution. But with the assistance of a qualified mediator, the parties will be able to address those issues and formulate a settlement that resolves even the most complex issues.
Albert Rizzo, an attorney practicing complex business and commercial litigation in the New York state and federal courts for over 35 years, founded DRMS to give smart business owners a level playing field. Too often he has seen injustice result from long and protracted litigation in the court system that hurts the party with less resources to fight.
Al's mediation skills and judgment, honed by years of litigation and business experience, are brought to every negotiation and mediation with an eye toward likely outcomes, balancing risk and reward, and a fair resolution for the parties. Read Testimonials.