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All that it takes to hire an arbitrator is for the parties to agree on a specific person or agency and contact them to determine if s/he is willing to take the case. If you have agreed to have the arbitration handled according to the rules of a particular association, the association may handle the process for you.
→ Read MoreIn some instances, if you have signed an arbitration clause with a company, the contract will specify exactly who your arbitrator will be. In other instances, however, you may decide to arbitrate on your own, such as if you want to avoid divorce litigation. In such instances, there are some things you should consider before hiring an arbitrator claiming to be qualified.
→ Read MoreWith the increasing demand and credibility for alternative dispute methods such as arbitration, states are now requiring certain criteria to be met in order to practice as an arbitrator. The criteria are different for each state, so you should contact your state’s bar association to find out the requirements for your area.
→ Read MoreWhat should I look for in an arbitrator?
→ Read MoreYou usually only need to find one arbitrator to hear a case. Sometimes an arbitration agreement (or the rules of an association that are incorporated by reference in the agreement) will provide for three or more neutral arbitrators. There are always an odd number of arbitrators so that a decision can be made by a majority.
→ Read MoreThe arbitrator is likely to ask about the nature of the case, the parties, and possibly prospective witnesses. That is so s/he can determine whether s/he has any potential conflicts of interest.
→ Read MoreWhat happens if we cannot agree on an arbitrator?
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