Thirty-five-year veteran attorney, Caryl A. E. Lashley, and Reno A. W. Miller, accountant of 12 years, both obtained the advanced certificate in trust and estate mediation and lead the way in the country's trained professionals for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) cases. These ADR professionals are founding members of ADR Bahamas, executive members of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Bahamas branch as well as members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Bahamas branch.
"All disputes must be resolved in a most efficient and cost-effective manner," said Lashley, accredited arbitrator and mediator and fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. "ADR can assist in moving out the number of matters tied up in the court system."
According to Lashley, ADR Bahamas offers relief to our strained court system as "people from all walks of life are irritated by the delays and time-wasting in our litigation process".
"Our business community and our family community both need a process whereby matters are resolved with the loss of as little time as possible," added Miller.
Lashley confirmed that, in many instances, the court system is not practical, nor is it speedy; there is no confidentiality, and delays are inevitable. Matters take years to be determined and do not always produce desired results. Confidence, certainty, stability, privacy, fairness and efficiency give arbitration value in every sphere of commerce. Flexibility, speed, confidentiality, resourcefulness, cost-effectiveness and maintenance of relationships give mediation value in every aspect of life.
ADR is available for all, and the public must be informed. Lashley encourages all to get familiar with this process by visiting adrbahamas.org.
"The business and professional sectors are ready to go this route; architects, accountants, engineers, attorneys, bankers, insurance and other executives, and many leaders in other fields of endeavor are trained and properly accredited in ADR. We can facilitate the financial services and maritime sectors, with confidence, professionalism, speed, and confidentiality. Our country is finally ready!" concluded Miller.

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