Acknowledging the popularity of ADR, this author suggests that resolution under these processes can be hindered by a lack of advocacy in the dispute resolution. She offers some tips and traps for the lawyer participating in ADR to ensure the most favourable results. Details include: choosing the most appropriate form of ADR, preparing written materials, preparing the client, and conducting oneself at the ADR proceeding itself.

This paper was presented at the 47th Annual Refresher – Civil Litigation program in April 2014.