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ARBITRATION: How It Works

Arbitration is a process where one to three people are selected to serve on a panel and act as decision-makers to resolve a dispute.

These decision-makers hold a preliminary conference to determine what discovery, if any, is needed by the parties.

Comparison Chart:
How mediation compares to arbitration and litigation

The arbitrators and parties select a hearing date.

At the hearing, the parties present evidence to the panel. The proceeding is conducted in a more informal manner than a trial. For example, the rules of evidence do not apply. The panel considers all of the evidence then renders an award.

The award is binding on the parties. There is a limited right to appeal a decision reached in arbitration.

"Thank you for your hard work at mediating our real estate litigation case. We obtained a good and fair settlement and avoided the cost of trial for our clients. Your tenacious work, especially over the weekend after the official mediation time had ended, was instrumental in helping us seal the deal."

Pamela L. Tremayne

Attorney at Law

Law Offices of Pamela L. Tremayne


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