Tennessee & Georgia Alternative Dispute Resolution Attorneys

Resolve Your Dispute Without a Courtroom Battle

If a loved one's will doesn't reflect what you know they intended, a trustee isn't managing a trust the way they should, or an executor is mishandling an estate, you don't have to accept it. You have the right to challenge it. From our offices in Chattanooga and Winchester, Tennessee, and Dalton, Georgia, Davis & Davis represents heirs and beneficiaries across Tennessee and Georgia and we don't back down when a fiduciary, executor, or opposing party isn't acting in good faith.

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How We Help You Resolve Disputes

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Mediation

We facilitate structured negotiations between parties, working toward a resolution both sides can agree to without going to court.

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Arbitration

We represent clients in binding and non-binding arbitration, presenting your case efficiently before a neutral arbitrator.

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We help spouses and family members work through disagreements collaboratively, keeping decisions in your hands rather than a judge's.

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Business & Contract Dispute Mediation

We help business owners resolve disputes over contracts, partnerships, and transactions without the cost and disruption of prolonged litigation.

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Collaborative Divorce

We guide divorcing couples through a cooperative, attorney-supported process focused on reaching agreement outside the courtroom.

Why Choose Davis & Davis for ADR

Resolving a dispute outside the courtroom still calls for real legal skill — knowing when to negotiate, when to push, and when litigation is the better path. Here's what we bring to that:

Mediation Expertise

Robert Davis's LL.M. in Mediation and Dispute Resolution from Chapman University School of Law — where he won the Excellence for the Future Award — is backed by hands-on mediation experience in the Riverside Superior Court system, covering everything from family disputes to business collections.

Judicial Experience

It's not every mediation team where the mediator has also worn a judge's robe. Robert Davis currently sits on the bench as Municipal Judge in Decherd, TN, following his father, Floyd Don Davis, who spent two decades as Franklin County General Sessions Judge before founding the firm.

Trial-Ready If Needed

Mediation and arbitration don't resolve every dispute, and we never pretend otherwise. If a fair resolution isn't reached, we're fully prepared to take the matter to litigation — so you're never negotiating from a position of weakness.

Family Led, Locally Rooted

Floyd, Robert, and Andy Davis are Franklin County natives who built this firm in the community they grew up in — a connection that shapes how personally we approach every negotiation, family or business.

Nationally Recognized Trial Attorneys

Andy Peters Davis, one of the firm's attorneys, has earned four consecutive years on The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and a spot on the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys' list of Tennessee's 10 Best Attorneys.

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What to Expect From The Mediation & Arbitration Process

  1. We start with a conversation about your dispute — what's at stake, what outcome you're hoping for, and whether mediation, arbitration, or litigation fits your situation best.
  2. We evaluate the right process for you, weighing cost, timeline, and the relationship — business or family — involved.
  3. We represent you throughout, whether that means facilitating a mediated agreement, presenting your case in arbitration, or moving to litigation if resolution isn't reached.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I need a lawyer for mediation?

    You're not required to have an attorney present for mediation, but having one protects your interests, helps you understand your rights, and ensures any agreement you sign is fair and enforceable.

  • What's the difference between mediation and litigation?

    Mediation is a voluntary, collaborative process where a neutral third party helps both sides work toward an agreement. Litigation is a formal court process where a judge or jury decides the outcome. Mediation is typically faster, less costly, and keeps the decision in your hands rather than the court's.

  • Is arbitration the same as mediation?

    No. In mediation, a neutral mediator helps both sides reach their own agreement but doesn't decide the outcome. In arbitration, a neutral arbitrator hears both sides and makes a decision — binding or non-binding, depending on the agreement — more like a private trial.

  • Can mediation help with a business dispute?

    Yes. Mediation is commonly used to resolve disputes over contracts, partnerships, and other business matters without the cost and disruption of a lawsuit, while still protecting your position if the matter needs to escalate.

Resolve Your Dispute the Right Way — Let's Talk About Your Options

Whether you're weighing mediation, arbitration, or the next step in a business or family dispute, you deserve honest guidance from attorneys who know both sides of the table. Contact Davis & Davis for a free, no-obligation consultation.