Judicial Dispute Resolution - by Lawrence Susskind & Justice William Tilleman & Nicolas Parra Herrera (Paperback)

About the Book

This book describes the ways in which judges, using judicial dispute resolution (JDR), have been facilitating problem-solving among litigants, and in the process ensuring more just outcomes. JDR is similar to mediation, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), as it is sometimes called, but it is provided by a judge, not a private mediator.

Book Synopsis

This book describes the ways in which judges, using judicial dispute resolution (JDR), have been facilitating problem-solving among litigants, and in the process ensuring more just outcomes. JDR is similar to mediation, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), as it is sometimes called, but it is provided by a judge, not a private mediator.

Review Quotes

"A deeply thoughtful treatment of judicial dispute resolution. The authors are clear-eyed both about the potential benefits of these evolving processes and about their limitations. The book offers compelling case studies, curated to provide readers with a thorough understanding of an opportunity for modern judges in all legal systems." - Michael Moffitt, Philip H. Knight Chair in Law, Faculty-in-Residence, Clark Honors College, University of Oregon.

"An interesting book at once useful for the experienced mediator as well as the aspiring novice, filled with insightful advice based on a wealth of experience. Creativity is the secret to successful mediation and the authors have heartedly contributed in that regard in their resourceful work. I recommend it to everyone engaged in the important field of ADR." - The Honourable Warren K. Winkler, O.C., O. Ont., K.C., LL.D. (Hon.), former Chief Justice of Ontario.

"Judges sit at the apex of dispute resolution processes. When all else fails, one or more of the parties may seek a judicial resolution of their dispute. As the three authors point out, this is neither efficient (it comes far too late in the process) nor satisfactory (it promotes winners and losers and seldom "resolves" the dispute). There is a better way! Judicial dispute resolution or JDR. It imagines a far more creative role for judges and that in turn will often lead to better results for the parties. This, however, will require a different orientation and skill set from the parties, and a select group of judges who have both the desire and the aptitude to embrace the unique skills of judicial dispute resolution. This book offers important insights into how both might be achieved." - D. Paul Emond, Professor Emeritus, Osgoode Hall Law School, Founding Director, Part time instructor, LLM in Dispute Resolution, York University.

"Judicial Dispute Resolution: New Roles for Judges in Ensuring Justice" describes the ways in which judges, using JDR (Judicial Dispute Resolution), have been facilitating problem-solving among litigants, and in the process, ensuring more just outcomes. [...] The three co-authors also have collaborated to provide a complete Teaching Appendix summarizing the JDR cases from the standpoint of a variety of legal specialties, while highlighting the differences between JDR and ADR. [...] This book is especially recommended for college and university Judicial Studies collections and supplemental Arbitration/Negotiation/Mediation law school curriculum studies lists -Midwest Review

About the Author

Lawrence Susskind is Ford Professor of Urban and Environmental Planning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Co-founder and Vice Chair of the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School, and Founder and Chief Knowledge Officer of the Consensus Building Institute.

William A. Tilleman, LL.B., J.D., LL.M, S.J.D., is federally appointed judge (2009-2021) and Chamberlain Fellow in Legislation, Columbia University.

Nicolás Parra-Herrera is S.J.D. candidate at Harvard Law School, Graduate Fellow at the Program on Negotiation, Harvard Law School, and Visiting Professor at Universidad de los Andes (Colombia).