Arbitration
at Wilson, Reives & Doran
Do you want to resolve a legal dispute without going to court? The experienced arbitration attorneys at Wilson, Reives & Doran are committed to helping you navigate the arbitration process and fight for the justice you deserve.
Arbitration is a legal process that helps people resolve civil matters without going to court.
Instead of appearing in front of a judge and jury, each party presents evidence to an independent arbitrator. The arbitrator reviews the evidence and decides which party should win the case. Going through arbitration can help you move on with your life after an injury or financial loss.
What are the benefits of arbitration?
What happens if you decide to participate in arbitration?
Before the arbitration hearing, all of the parties involved decide if the arbitrator’s decision will be binding or non-binding. A binding decision is final, while a non-binding decision may be rejected by one of the parties involved in the lawsuit.
Then, it’s time to pick an arbitrator. If you don’t have an arbitrator in mind, ask your arbitration attorney to make a recommendation. You want to pick someone with experience making decisions about disputes like yours.
The arbitrator you choose will contact everyone involved in the dispute and let them know how to prepare for the hearing. Arbitrators are also responsible for scheduling the following:
- Deadline for disclosing your witnesses to the other party
- Deadline for exchanging documents with other parties involved in the dispute
- Deadline for submitting your arbitration brief: a statement that describes the dispute and explains your legal position.
What happens during an arbitration hearing?
Every arbitration hearing differs, but most hearings have the same basic steps.
- The arbitration attorney makes introductions and explains the rules of the hearing.
- You will be sworn in before you are given an opportunity to speak. This means you have to swear to tell the truth at the hearing.
- Both parties have the opportunity to make opening statements and present evidence. You may also have an opportunity to make closing remarks.
- The arbitrator formally ends the hearing.
The length of the hearing depends on the issue’s complexity and the number of witnesses involved. Completing an arbitration hearing may take a few hours or a few days.
How much does arbitration cost?
The total cost of arbitration depends greatly on how long it takes to resolve the dispute. Arbitrators typically charge for the time they spend reviewing documents, overseeing pre-hearing conferences, participating in arbitration hearings, and writing their decisions.
How can an arbitration attorney help me with my dispute?
At Wilson, Reives & Doran, we always have your best interests in mind. Before you submit an arbitration brief, reviewing it with an arbitration attorney is important to ensure its accuracy.
One of our experienced arbitration attorneys can also help you prepare your opening remarks and gather evidence before your arbitration hearing, giving you a better chance of winning your case and moving on with your life.
Call (919) 775-5653 or contact us and set up a consultation to speak with one of our experienced attorneys about your case.v