Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: What is the procedure in business litigation?
Q: Are there alternatives to a lawsuit?
Q: How is arbitration different from mediation?
Q: Is an arbitration or mediation always binding?
Q: Can I appeal a mediation or arbitration?
Q: What is a class action?
Q: Can a business take part in a class action?
Q: How are legal fees set for a class action?


Q: Can I appeal a mediation or arbitration?

A: Mediation is non-binding and the issues in a mediation can therefore be taken to court. This is not an appeal, since mediation and legal proceedings are two different processes. Appeals may occur after an arbitration, if the parties agree in the initial contract to allow one.

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Webster City , Iowa Attorney practicing in Iowa primarily in Personal Injury, Auto Accidents, Wrongful Death, Product Liability, Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Business Organizations, Estate Planning and Probate, Criminal Defense & Family Law. Lawyers at the Pasley & SInger Law Firm, L.L. P. are dedicated to serve their clients in Iowa, including the cities of Ames, Nevada, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Fort Dodge, Waterloo, Marshalltown, Boone, Webster City, Grundy Center, Newton, Adel, Eldora, Ankeny, Johnston, Indianola, Cedar Falls, Jefferson, Marshalltown, Clarion, Knoxville and the communities that make up Story, Polk, Linn, Webster, Blackhawk, Marshall, Boone, Hamilton, Jasper, Dallas, Hardin, Warren, Greene, Wright and Marion counties.
 
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