ARBITRATION AND
THE MED-ARB PROCESS

Arbitration is a process where a neutral party takes into account the arguments of both sides, including evidence provided and makes a binding settlement decision, similar to a trial.  However arbitration is less formal, more efficient, convenient and flexible, since the parties involved choose the arbitrator and do not have to follow the schedule of the court. It can be used alone, in person or with evidence only, and can also be part of an alternative process with mediation (Med-Arb), where Arbitration is used if mediation talks break down.