Anyone who has an email, access to the internet and a valid identification can benefit from this digitized dispute resolution process. People from all walks of life have turned to ODR for the clear benefit of having time to explain their case, not being rushed, because there are 100 cases behind them that day and not having to be a legal juggernaut or hire ever more expensive legal representation.
Many States (Virginia, Florida, California, etc.) are working on eCourt systems for their small claims process and have started many pilot programs throughout the United States. Europe and Asia have been using eCourt and ODR services for decades where this has expanded into the International Court, where businesses and people with limited resources have found it to be vastly superior.
Residents in rural areas and the disabled (physical and emotional) can find ODR as their superior choice for dispute resolution as their limitations are not a factor. When being shuffled into large courthouses the emotionally stressed get confused and on occasion aggravated, making them seem aggressive to judges. The physically restricted have difficulties navigating the tight quarters, limiting elevators and physical searches they must endure.
ODR is not bound to a certain state or district but is performed throughout the United State and abroad into most any county. There are no restrictions on where the ODR service or where the professional must reside. This allows you to pick the very best person to handle your situation.