Arbitration is a form of dispute resolution in which the parties submit their dispute to a neutral third party. Unlike mediation where the neutral serves as a facilitator, an arbitrator functions similarly to a judge, hearing the issues and evidence and making a final ruling that is binding and enforceable. Arbitrations can be held with a single Arbitrator or a panel (typically three Arbitrators).
Unlike going to court, arbitrations can be tailored to meet the needs of the case and the parties with respect to process, schedule, and selection of the neutral arbitrators who decide the matter. Arbitrations are confidential and often are more expeditious and result in lower costs than going to court.
While many arbitrations arise out of an arbitration provision in a contract or court order, parties also can agree to arbitrate without a pre-dispute contract or court order.
Ardis has a panel of arbitrators experienced in a variety of fields, offering competitive rates and administrative fees. We offer a set of flexible rules governing arbitrations at Ardis, or our Arbitrators may conduct arbitrations pursuant to other accepted rules for arbitral proceedings by agreement of the parties. We will assign a case manager to your matter to assist with facilitating communications, scheduling, and streamlining the process.