Mediation
In mediation, Judge Brostrom works with the parties to help them reach a voluntary resolution to their dispute. In the mediation process, Judge Brostrom meets with the parties together as appropriate, and then with each party privately. In these private sessions, she discusses the strengths and weaknesses of each party’s case, explores potential outcomes, and offers feedback on the party’s positions. Anything discussed privately is not relayed to the opposing side without permission, so parties will never bid against themselves.
Arbitration
The arbitration process is similar to a streamlined bench trial. In arbitration, parties informally present their case to an arbiter or panel of arbiters. Parties may introduce written documentation such as expert reports, medical records, witness statements, etc. in lieu of live testimony. The relaxed rules of evidence make the arbitration process cost-effective and efficient. After hearing the parties’ arguments and the presentation of the evidence, the arbiter renders a decision. Judge Brostrom will provide the parties with written findings of fact and conclusions of law, which can be enforced in a court of law if need be. Judge Brostrom will serve as the sole arbitrator or as part of an arbitration panel.
Special Master
By appointment of the court, Judge Brostrom will act as a Special Master in complex commercial litigation. A Special Master is a representative of the court that is presiding over a case involving difficult or specialized issues. Ultimately, all substantive decisions rest with the presiding judge. Judge Brostrom has extensive experience through her tenure as a Circuit Court Judge for Milwaukee County.
Discovery Referee
Judge Brostrom may serve by court appointment or by agreement of the parties as a Discovery Referee. Judge Brostrom has extensive experience with electronic discovery and digital evidence. Judge Brostrom in this capacity presides over and rules on discovery motions and disputes relevant to discovery in the action, with ultimate oversight by the presiding judge.
For more information on Judge Brostrom’s services, please contact Mike Weinzierl at (414) 276-4774, x125 or [email protected].
