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Free Dispute Resolution Matcher Template

Score urgency, relationship value, cost and complexity to see whether litigation, mediation or arbitration fits a dispute — explained in an AI report.

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AI report
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Scores your priorities - relationship, control, privacy, speed and finality - and suggests whether litigation, mediation or arbitration likely fits; the output prompts a discussion rather than deciding for you.

Disclaimer: this page and its AI report are for process reference only. They do not constitute legal advice and are not a binding recommendation of forum. The choice of route stays with you and a qualified attorney.

Methodology: factors are a structural adaptation of common dispute-resolution selection heuristics, not an official model; scores are indicative.

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About this template

Not every dispute belongs in court. This matcher scores urgency, how much the ongoing relationship matters, cost tolerance and case complexity, then suggests whether litigation, mediation or arbitration fits best — and produces an AI report explaining the reasoning so you can bring a focused question to counsel.

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Sample form and AI report preview (live - fill it in to generate the report).

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Fill it in to see how responses flow.
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Sample AI report comparing route fit and reasoning, printable as a PDF.
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Scan the QR on the report to start an AI consultant chat.
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What's Included

Everything you need to run this template.

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Four route factors

Urgency, relationship value, cost tolerance and complexity.

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Route-fit comparison

Litigation, mediation and arbitration scored side by side.

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Personalized AI report

A printable PDF explaining the suggested match.

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AI consultant chat

A QR on the report opens follow-up questions.

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How It Works

From copy to deliverable in four steps.

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Use this template

Copy it and confirm the factors for your practice.

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Score the dispute

Rate urgency, relationship value, cost tolerance and complexity 1–5.

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Generate the report

Auto-score and produce a route-fit AI PDF.

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Confirm with counsel

Scan the QR to discuss the shortlist before deciding.

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Who Is This For

Pick your role — see how it fits your workflow.

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Attorneys

Guide clients to the right forum before filing.

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Dispute teams

Screen incoming disputes against consistent criteria.

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Business owners

Understand options before the first lawyer call.

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Key Features

What makes this template work as a professional deliverable.

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Sample Questions Inside

A preview of real questions — the full version adds scoring and a personalized report per respondent.

  1. How time-critical is resolution? (1–5)
  2. How much does the ongoing relationship matter? (1–5)
  3. How sensitive are you to cost? (1–5)
  4. How complex are the legal or technical issues? (1–5)
  5. Do the parties already have an arbitration clause? (choice)
  6. What outcome are you hoping for? (open)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you decide between litigation, mediation and arbitration?
By weighing urgency, the value of keeping the relationship, cost tolerance and case complexity. This tool scores each and suggests which route fits best — as a starting point, not a decision.
Is the suggested route binding?
No. It is indicative guidance to frame a conversation with counsel; the choice of forum stays with you and your attorney.
What does the AI report show?
A printable PDF comparing how strongly each route fits, why, and what to confirm with a lawyer.
Is there an AI consultant?
Yes. A QR on the report opens an AI consultant chat about the routes.
Can I adjust the factors?
Yes. Add, rename or remove factors to match your dispute types.
Is it free to use?
Yes. Copy it into your FormLM workspace and reuse it for every dispute.

Match the dispute to the right route

Copy it, score the factors and get an AI report — free to start.