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What is the best dispute resolution clause for contracts? I love this one: > This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of \_\_\_\_\_. If a dispute arises under this Agreement, the Parties agree to first try to resolve the dispute with the help of a mutually agreed-upon mediator in \_\_\_\_\_ [e.g., the state or the United States]. If a mediator cannot be agreed upon by the parties, each party will nominate a representative, both of whom will together select a mediator. Any costs and fees other than attorney fees associated with the mediation shall be shared equally by the parties. If the dispute is not resolved within thirty (30) days after it is referred to the mediator, any party may take the matter to court. If court action is necessary to enforce this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney fees, costs, and expenses in addition to any other relief to which the party may be entitled. That's from Nolo Press's [Consultant & Independent Contractor Agreements](https://store.nolo.com/products/consultant-and-independent-contractor-agreements-cica.html) book circa 1996. What do you recommend and why? (Location: California, e.g., or any of the US, and international)