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Early Neutral Evaluation

W.D. Mich. LCivR 16.4

You are here Home LCivR 16.4 Early Neutral Evaluation 16.4      Early Neutral Evaluation Definition - Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) is a flexible, nonbinding dispute resolution process in which an experienced neutral attorney meets with the parties early in the case to evaluate its strengths and weaknesses and the value that it may have, and also attempts to negotiate a settlement. Program description - Procedures and other details regarding the ENE process are governed by the program description, available on the court’s website. Date Last Modified:  January 1, 2019
Official source: https://www.miwd.uscourts.gov/content/lcivr-164-early-neutral-evaluation · retrieved 2026-07-23