Arbitration at Advocate's Forum is overseen by an impartial person who is mutually accepted by all parties. The arbitrator hears both parties' evidence, than delivers a binding judgment in a timely fashion. Although cases at AFI are regularly heard by Mr. Reid, disputants who bring their case to the Advocate's Forum may select other highly respected lawyers and former jurists.

Mediation at Advocate's Forum consists of negotiation sessions guided by a neutral third party. The skilled mediator helps clarify issues, finds common ground, maintains focus and leads everyone toward an agreeable outcome. Again, both parties must agree on the mediator, who serves more as a facilitator than a judge. The settlement decision remains completely at the discretion of the participants, as the process provides self-determination by and for the disputants.