Arbitration FAQs

Substantially higher than mediation - rarely, but can be even higher than the litigation process in court because in addition to discovery, motions, and a trial, you are paying out of pocket for the judge. But the parties, or arbitrator, can issue rules to limit the expenses.

You set the schedule with the private judge (the "arbitrator"), but with briefs, discovery, and a trial, legal arbitration can be lengthy. Usually, appeals are not available.

All cases except for child custody and support (although arbitrator can issue advisory opinions in those type cases).

Depends upon the rules the parties establish. At a minimum, if the arbitrator's decision is filed with the court for registering or enforcement, it will be available for public inspection.

The arbitrator.

Arbitrator issues a final decision, which generally cannot be appealed.