SL_DRI_Profile_0719 . qxp_Profile 7 / 16 / 19 1 : 19 PM Page 1 D PROFILE A Better Way Led by industry pioneer Harris T . Bock , the Dispute Resolution Institute provides a timely , private , and cost - effective alternative for resolving legal disputes . by LINDSEY GETZ | photography by JEFF ANDERSON Like it or not , conflict is a part of life . Serious conflicts often warrant the intervention of a neutral third party , but not all of them have to end up in court . In fact , pursuing a lawsuit can be costly and oftentimes leads to a disappointing resolution . After all , courts operate on the system of a “ winners ” and “ losers , ” and the fate of each party involved rests in the hands of a judge and jury , with zero control over the outcome . leader in ADR , founded the Dispute Resolution But options do exist , according to Harris Institute ( DRI ) in 1994 to provide a forum to T . Bock , and it’s known as Alternative Dispute resolve legal disputes in a timely , private , and Resolution , or ADR for short , an option that cost - effective manner . Since then , his firm has not everyone knows exists . ADR refers to any grown to include a team of “ Distinguished Neu - means of settling disputes outside of the court - trals ” who assist in the resolution process , all room , the two primary methods being medi - managed beyond the walls of the courtroom . tation and arbitration . Mr . Bock has been a “ Court is nothing more than a polite war , ” pioneer in both of these areas . Twenty - five he says . “ Instead , the utilization of arbitration or years ago , he gave up his legal practice to meditation to resolve a case is the most reasonable devote himself to ADR , which he describes as way available to anyone dealing with a dispute . “ a better way to deliver justice . ” Harris T . Bock , founder of the Dispute Resolution Institute It’s so important that before you take any conflict Mr . Bock , who is recognized nationally as a SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM JULY 2019 58 |