A special master supervises a case under the order of the court to make sure the court order is being followed and reports back to the judge. A special master may serve as an adjunct for a particular case to perform adjudications or mediate. In the capacity as a special master, an Alterity neutral may also provide expertise or technical advice, coordinate cases, investigate and report on circumstances, and monitor implementation of orders or settlements.
Special masters offer a variety of functions that differ from case to case. Examples of such appointments in civil litigation include:
- Auditor/Accountant
- Claims Administrator
- Class Action Master
- Coordinating Master
- Discovery Master
- Electronic Discovery Master
- Expert Advisor
- Intermediary
- Monitor
- Receiver
- Settlement Master
- Specialized Dispute Resolver
- Technical Advisor
- Technology Master
- Trial Master
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