The Tribune

Two Bahamians have obtained the advanced certificate in Trust and Estate Mediation, and lead the way among trained professionals for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) cases.

Thirty-five year veteran attorney, Caryl A. E. Lashley, and Reno A. W. Miller, an accountant of 12 years, are both founding members of ADR Bahamas, executive members of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators; Bahamas Branch, and members of the STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) Bahamas branch.

“All disputes must be resolved in a most efficient and cost-effective manner,” said Mrs Lashley, accredited arbitrator and mediator, and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

“ADR can assist in moving out the number of matters tied up in the court system.People from all walks of life are irritated by the delays and time-wasting in our litigation process.”

“Our business community and our family community both need a process whereby matters are resolved with the loss of as little time as possible,” added Mr Miller.

Mrs Lashley said the court system was not practical, nor speedy, for resolving all cases.

She added that there is no confidentiality, and delays are inevitable. Matters take years to be determined, and do not always produce desired results.

Mrs Lashley encouraged all Bahamians to become familiar with this process by visiting adrbahamas.org. “The business and professional sectors are ready to go this route; architects, accountants, engineers, attorneys, bankers, insurance and other executives, and many leaders in other fields of endeavour are trained and properly accredited in ADR,” she added.

“We can facilitate the financial services and maritime sectors with confidence, professionalism, speed, and confidentiality. Our country is finally ready,” said Mr Miller.