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Why ADR? It cuts the cost of conflict

Does your dispute arise from a

health care transaction,
health care dispute,
employment relationship, or
personal, family, or household transaction?

If you are a consumer, you may be entitled to special arbitration provisions.

For arbitration that is fair, fast, and friendly, contact us

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Issue NAF Other Arbitration Providers

Are all arbitrators experienced legal professionals? Yes Maybe not. In some systems, arbitrators are laypeople with no legal experience.

Must the arbitrators apply the substantive law? Yes.
NAF Rule 20 D. No. Other systems allow arbitrators to base decisions on their own sense of personal “fairness.”

Are there “extra” fees for hearing room rental and administrative services? No. Maybe, in some cases.

Do procedures ensure all parties can effectively vindicate their legal rights? Yes.
NAF Rule 44 G-H Maybe not. Some systems require large up-front payments.

Is equitable relief available? Yes.
NAF Rule 27. Maybe not. Also, in some systems, parties must pay a fee of $3,000 or more to make a claim for injunctive relief.

Is discovery available, i.e. subpoenas, depositions, and interrogatories?
Yes.
NAF Rule 29. Possibly, but in some systems, the primary form of discovery is a simple “document exchange.”

Are arbitrators screened for conflicts of interest? Yes.
NAF Rule 23. Generally, but some systems rely on the arbitrators to “self-report” any interest they may have in the case.

Do parties jointly select an arbitrator?
Yes.
NAF Rule 21 A. Maybe not. Some systems with “streamlined” rules may only offer the parties one choice of an arbitrator.

Can parties make a peremptory challenge to the selection of an arbitrator? Yes.
NAF Rule 21 B-C. Maybe not. Some systems with “streamlined” rules may only offer challenges for cause to the selected arbitrator.

For more information about the National Arbitration Forum, see the National Arbitration Forum website

For problems arising out of securities transactions, or employment in the securities industry, NASD procedures may also provide a remedy.

For problems involving automobile warranties, BBB-Autoline procedures may also provide a remedy