Effective dispute resolution is the cornerstone of effective litigation. But to effectively litigate, a litigator must possess a thought process that allows for in-depth thinking and somewhat of a contrarian mindset to effectively solve their client's dispute. This thought process has to incorporate not just the legal ramifications of the dispute, but it must also include how the dispute will affect the client's business today and in the future. Focusing on the legal standards and binding authority relative to the client's dispute is not enough to effectively and efficiently resolve the client's issues. Instead, it requires a deeper level of thinking.