Pleasanton Arbitration Services
California attorneys represent businesses in private trials
Some legal disputes are better resolved in a private forum that can result in issuance of a fair and enforceable order based on the evidence presented. Arbitration is an alternative to expensive and lengthy litigation if you and the opposing party are willing to use it. Garcia & Gurney, A Law Corporation in Pleasanton provides advice and representation to businesses in these proceedings and in building arbitration remedies into contracts and employment agreements.
Understanding arbitration
Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution process in which a neutral arbitrator or panel decides the case on the merits. In most cases, the arbitrator’s order is binding and not appealable. Unlike mediation or negotiation, it does not require the parties to agree on a compromise.
Benefits of arbitration over litigation
Arbitration has a number of advantages over court litigation:
- It is faster and more cost-effective, avoiding court delays and fees.
- It is generally confidential, because the hearings are private and the arbitrator’s decision is issued only to the parties.
- The parties have control over the selection of the arbitrator and the process itself.
- The arbitrator’s decision is binding on both parties, which allows for immediate enforcement.
In most cases, arbitration orders are not appealable, which provides finality.
The role of an arbitrator
An arbitrator or arbitration panel functions essentially as a judge. They hear and review the evidence and arguments presented by each side and then render a binding decision. It may be overturned only on very limited grounds in which the integrity of the process is in question. Arbitrators are often selected for their expertise in specific industries or in the types of issues relevant to the case. The arbitrator sets rules of evidence and procedure that the parties must agree to at the onset of the proceeding.
Common types of disputes handled in arbitration
Arbitration can be used to decide almost every type of dispute between private parties, including the following:
- Business contract disputes
- Employment disputes
- Construction claims
- Intellectual property conflicts
- Financial disputes
Arbitration is particularly useful when the dispute calls for a decision maker with specialized knowledge of the industry or the field of law involved. For instance, if you a subcontractor seeking payment from a prime contractor on a project, but the contractor claims that your work was defective or was not completed on time, you may choose an arbitrator knowledgeable about construction standards.
How Garcia & Gurney can assist with arbitration
Our firm represents businesses that wish to use arbitration to resolve disputes. Our attorneys are experienced in representing clients in arbitration proceedings with a view to achieving fair and feasible outcomes. We also assist in creating contractual clauses providing for useful arbitration remedies.
Experienced arbitration services attorneys help CA businesses
Garcia & Gurney, A Law Corporation in Pleasanton provides effective counsel to businesses in the use of arbitration to resolve disputes. We represent clients in and around Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Call us at 925-468-0400 or contact us online to learn how we can help you.
