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Alternative Dispute Resolution Services
Alternative Dispute Resolution Services
Alternative Dispute Resolution Services
Mary Jo Gilsdorf has served as an Arbitrator or Mediator in over 400 cases. Her industry experience allows her to readily understand complex construction issues and facilitate resolution or provide determinations on the merits of a case.
Construction Law For Contractors
Alternative Dispute Resolution Services
Alternative Dispute Resolution Services
Being a successful contractor means making money. But construction is a risky business. Gilsdorf Law, LLC can provide efficient and practical legal advice to let you keep the money that you make by managing the risks you take.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Services
Understanding the Process
The term "Dispute Resolution" or "ADR" applies to alternative methods for resolving legal disputes in a more cost effective and timely manner then litigation. It can take many forms and is flexible as the parties themselves can choose the best methods and procedures to use to settle or resolve a case. Almost any subject matter is a potential candidate for alternative dispute resolution. Contractual in nature, ADR can be customized to suit the parties' needs. ADR is also confidential - more private than litigation because the filings are not part of a public court record.
Mediation is a process of self-determination and the Mediator facilitates a mutually acceptable agreement to resolve the dispute between the participants. In contrast, Arbitration is a quasi-judicial process where evidence is presented to the Arbitrator who then renders a decision in the form of an Award.
Whether serving as a Mediator or Arbitrator, Mary Jo Gilsdorf has the skill and experience to facilitate prompt and cost effective resolution to claims whether they arise during the construction process or involve other subject matter such as commercial disputes, landlord tenant disputes, real estate matters, personal injury, property damage, consumer or other commercial matters. Between 2015 and 2022, she has conducted over 170 mediations and 200 arbitrations. Request her Curriculum Vitae for a complete description of her qualifications.
Mary Jo Gilsdorf
Mary Jo Gilsdorf serves as a Mediator or Arbitrator. She is also available to be an Independent Project Neutral on a Construction Project. With over twenty-five years of hands-on experience in construction, construction law and alternative dispute resolution, she readily masters the details and complexities of construction claims and resolves the issues.
Legal Services for Contractors
Contractors are in the Business of Building.
Gilsdorf Law, LLC recognizes this and appreciates the need for efficiency and the necessity for timely response.
Gilsdorf Law, LLC can be your "Outside Inside Counsel" at the ready to assist your company with contracts, meeting the requirements of the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act in Pennsylvania, cost entitlement issues, claims analysis and development and other matters from the perspective of a seasoned construction professional. Ask about our Annual Retainer Plan offering reduced rates and ready access to services.
We take a proactive approach to advise clients on ways to prevent claims and disputes and to provide practical and pragmatic advice for the fast-paced construction industry. Having been inside a construction company, Mary Jo Gilsdorf understands the importance of client relationships and the need for responsive and practical advice to support her clients when dealing with client issues.
The management of risk in construction is not limited to insurance coverage but also encompasses the risk allocation among the construction team members to the party in the best position to manage the risk.
Gilsdorf Law, LLC can offer the support you need to meet these objectives as your construction law firm.
Contract Review, Drafting and Negotiation; Claim Preparation; Payment Issues; Mechanic's Liens