The attorneys of Lamson, Dugan and Murray are active in the area of alternative dispute resolution. Due to the rising number of litigation cases, the increasing cost of defending lawsuits and exposure to substantial financial risks, some clients are choosing mediation and/or arbitration as a cost effective alternative to traditional litigation. In addition to having trained arbitrators on staff, the litigation attorneys at Lamson, Dugan and Murray have considerable experience with the process and procedure involved in arbitration and mediation.