About

About Howard Wise

Independent Mediator and Arbitrator

My Thoughts about Alternative Dispute Resolution

When a dispute arises, the parties often want to turn to someone independent, experienced and knowledgeable to assist them in the dispute resolution process.

The various ADR models allow me to get involved in a project at various stages depending on the conflict and the needs of the parties. 

I focus on assisting the parties resolve their disputes in the most time and cost-effective way.

Having represented owners, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, insurers, sureties, lenders and receivers, I understand the competing interests that affect not only the construction process, but how these interests impact the resolution of construction disputes. My experience as litigation and arbitration counsel in complex, high stakes disputes well positions me to assist the parties in resolving their disputes.

Morever, I understand that even though significant claims may exist between the parties, they ultimately share the goal of resolving their disputes and moving onto the next project.

I have seen first-hand how ADR can be used to find workable solutions to complex business and legal issues, and to deliver outcomes that benefit all of the parties to the dispute.