Dispute Resolution
Strategic. Prepared. Outcome-Focused.
Senior-level advocacy in mediation, arbitration, and complex commercial disputes across Nevada.
Not every dispute belongs in a courtroom — but every dispute must be prepared as if it might.
Addison Law Group approaches mediation, arbitration, and negotiated resolution with disciplined preparation and deliberate positioning.
Preparation creates leverage.
Leverage creates options.
Options create resolution.
Founder Matt Addison brings more than three decades of litigation experience to every matter — including trial work before judges and juries and arguments before the Nevada Supreme Court.
That depth of experience shapes negotiation strategy from the outset.
Over 30 Years of Litigation Experience
Former Administrative Law Judge
AV Preeminent Rated
Resolution Pathways
Every dispute requires a deliberate path.
The appropriate forum — mediation, arbitration, or litigation — is determined by risk, leverage, and long-term business objectives.
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Mediation is often the most efficient path to resolution — when approached with preparation and clarity of leverage.
Addison Law Group prepares mediation matters with the same discipline applied to trial litigation. That preparation shapes negotiation dynamics from the outset.
The mediation strategy includes:
• Early case evaluation and issue framing
• Damages and exposure modeling
• Risk and probability analysis
• Assessment of opposing party leverage
• Alignment with long-term business objectivesThe objective is not simply settlement — it is informed resolution supported by preparation and credibility.
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Arbitration frequently carries the procedural rigor of litigation within a private forum. It demands structure, clarity, and disciplined advocacy.
Representation includes:
• AAA and contract-based arbitration proceedings
• Multi-party construction disputes
• High-exposure commercial claims
• Evidentiary hearings and motion practice
• Appellate review when applicableWith more than three decades of litigation and arbitration experience, arbitration matters are approached with deliberate structure and trial-ready preparation.
Arbitration strategy is focused, controlled, and outcome-driven.
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Every dispute begins with disciplined evaluation.
Before strategy is determined, Addison Law Group conducts a structured assessment of:
• Contractual obligations and risk allocation
• Factual strengths and vulnerabilities
• Damages exposure
• Insurance and bond implications
• Procedural posture and forum considerationsEarly clarity reduces unnecessary escalation and strengthens negotiating position.
Preparation at the outset often determines outcome.
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Not every dispute should proceed to trial — but every dispute must be prepared as if it might.
When resolution cannot be achieved through mediation or arbitration, Addison Law Group is prepared to litigate.
Litigation readiness includes:
• Early development of case themes
• Evidence preservation and expert coordination
• Strategic motion practice
• Trial preparation before judges and juries
• Appellate advocacy when necessaryMore than 30 years of litigation experience — including arguments before the Nevada Supreme Court and prior judicial service — informs every stage of preparation.
Litigation is approached deliberately, not reactively.
Mediation
Strategic advocacy grounded in preparation.
Mediation is often the most efficient path to resolution — when approached with preparation and clarity of leverage.
• Early case evaluation
• Damages and exposure modeling
• Risk and probability analysis
• Business-impact alignment
Judicial service includes:
• Administrative Law Judge, Nevada State Contractors’ Board
• Judge Pro Tem, Reno Municipal Court
• Settlement Judge Pro Tem, El Dorado County Superior Court
His experience provides a practical understanding of how decision-makers evaluate credibility, evidence, and risk.
The objective in mediation is not simply settlement — it is informed resolution aligned with long-term business interests.
Arbitration
Structured. Deliberate. Trial-ready.
Arbitration often carries the procedural rigor of litigation with the efficiency of a private forum.
• AAA proceedings
• Contract-based arbitration matters
• Multi-party construction disputes
• High-exposure commercial claims
With more than 30 years of litigation and arbitration experience — including complex construction and commercial matters — arbitration strategy is approached with the same discipline as trial preparation.
Arbitration strategy is deliberate, structured, and outcome-focused.
Negotiated Resolution & Relationship Preservation
Strategic advocacy grounded in preparation.
In many commercial and supply chain disputes, the objective is not simply to prevail — it is to preserve viable business relationships.
Matt’s approach emphasizes:
• Practical compromise language
• Risk-balanced revisions
• Controlled escalation
• Protection of long-term commercial interests
His extensive experience representing sophisticated owners in complex contract negotiations with suppliers, vendors and contractors provides practical perspective on how protracted negotiations can negatively affect business relationships whereas constructive, fair compromises can expedite ongoing operations and help build long-term, productive business relationships.
When Litigation Is Necessary
When resolution cannot be achieved through negotiation or alternative processes, Addison Law Group is prepared to litigate.
Matt previously spent more than 30 years at one of Nevada’s original law firms, serving as Managing Partner of its Reno office for eight of those years before founding Addison Law Group PLLC.
He has handled complex matters before trial courts, arbitration panels, and appellate courts.
Recognition includes:
• Multiple “Lawyer of the Year” honors in Construction Law and Construction Litigation
• AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell
Trial preparation begins early.
Case themes are developed deliberately.
Clients are informed at every stage.
Prepared for Resolution. Prepared for Trial.