The firm offers unique expertise in alternative dispute resolution through the services of the Honorable Thomas D. Lambros, former Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. Judge Lambros is the inventor of the Summary Jury Trial, and has been widely acclaimed throughout the country as a pioneer of alternative dispute resolution. Under the guidance of Judge Lambros, the careful use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as Summary Jury Trial, Mini-Trial, Arbitration, Mediation, and Focus Groups serve to reduce the costs and expenses, while preserving the effectiveness and utility of the judicial forum.