Disclaimer: These pages have been prepared by Rose-Anne Landau, Attorney-Mediator and Arbitrator for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. I am merely providing information on the mediation process pertaining to general and family law matters. This information is not a substitute for obtaining legal counsel or other expert advice. Any actions you take in your family law matter are solely those that you pursue as a result of your individually obtained legal counsel or other expert advice and your own independent judgment.
Q. What is Arbitration?
Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), a method wherein a neutral third party makes a binding decision in a disagreement. During the hearing, the two parties present their case in front of an arbitrator, the neutral third party. The aim is to present evidence, plead cases, and cross-examine the witnesses of the opposing sides as if it was in a court room in front of a Judge.
Q. Why should I/We use arbitration?
Arbitration remains a popular form of dispute resolution; it has its own rules and procedures and many are similar to the rules and procedures of the courts. Arbitration has been used in a wide variety of contexts to resolve disputes, from simple commercial matters to those involving residential leases, medical informed consent forms, banking and credit card agreements, vehicle sales agreements, construction agreements, attorney-client fee arrangements and employee disagreements. Arbitration has been a popular choice for parties (mostly the companies); in both state-to-state and commercial dispute resolution, since the beginning of recorded history. The main attractions of arbitration are that parties get to choose the arbitrator, and it reduces the expenses and delays usually present in state courts.
Q. Am I required to engage in Arbitration?
Arbitration is a method of resolution, therefore prior to making a final decision it is best for client to make inquiry with professional. Laws are complex and many have multiple layers from which to consider. Professional legal representatives are highly trained professionals equipped with not only knowledge, they come with years of experience, where some may be directly related to the matter in which you need assistance, others specialize keeping up with current legislative and congressional measures to ensure their clients have the best possible representation at a time that may be crucial to all parties involved.
Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), a method wherein a neutral third party makes a binding decision in a disagreement. During the hearing, the two parties present their case in front of an arbitrator, the neutral third party. The aim is to present evidence, plead cases, and cross-examine the witnesses of the opposing sides as if it was in a court room in front of a Judge.
Q. Why should I/We use arbitration?
Arbitration remains a popular form of dispute resolution; it has its own rules and procedures and many are similar to the rules and procedures of the courts. Arbitration has been used in a wide variety of contexts to resolve disputes, from simple commercial matters to those involving residential leases, medical informed consent forms, banking and credit card agreements, vehicle sales agreements, construction agreements, attorney-client fee arrangements and employee disagreements. Arbitration has been a popular choice for parties (mostly the companies); in both state-to-state and commercial dispute resolution, since the beginning of recorded history. The main attractions of arbitration are that parties get to choose the arbitrator, and it reduces the expenses and delays usually present in state courts.
Q. Am I required to engage in Arbitration?
Arbitration is a method of resolution, therefore prior to making a final decision it is best for client to make inquiry with professional. Laws are complex and many have multiple layers from which to consider. Professional legal representatives are highly trained professionals equipped with not only knowledge, they come with years of experience, where some may be directly related to the matter in which you need assistance, others specialize keeping up with current legislative and congressional measures to ensure their clients have the best possible representation at a time that may be crucial to all parties involved.