answered on Jan 24, 2017
When the decision of the arbitrator is binding, that means you and the other party agree to the finality of that decision. See: https://www.nycourts.gov/ip/adr/What_Is_ADR.shtml
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answered on Jan 23, 2017
It depends on whether you have been subpoenaed via a judicial order - that would be quite rare, unless it is for a judicial arbitration hearing within a lawsuit or some other court-ordered arbitration hearing. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about... View More
I was found 100 percent at fault, but I disagree. What are my next steps here?
answered on Jan 23, 2017
It depends on whether the arbitration was binding or not. Check the arbitration agreement you signed. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2017
Lack of bias, great educational credentials, publications, testimonials, honors, awards: the same thing you'd seek in a great lawyer. See: http://www.prometheuslaw.com/the-right-attorney/
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answered on Jan 23, 2017
It depends on the arbitration agreement you sign prior to beginning the arbitration. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2017
You cannot force a party to mediate. A Child Custody motion may be appropriate. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2017
It depends on the terms of any arbitration agreement you signed, if applicable. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law... View More
Things are now not so amicable and I'd like to involve a judge. Can I do that?
answered on Jan 19, 2017
I see no reason why not. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
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answered on Jan 9, 2017
I honestly would love to help you, but I have mouths to feed myself and I am pretty sure that you wouldn't want to pay me a retainer to get started. I suggest that you contact the local bar association in the county, town, municipality in which you live requesting a referral or for the number... View More
answered on May 16, 2014
Unfortunately, communications between lawyers and clients are sometimes unsatisfactory. You said that your attorney doesn't respond to you. If your phone calls aren't being returned, send your attorney a written letter asking your questions. If you do not get a prompt response from your... View More
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answered on Jul 22, 2011
Alternative dispute resolution is either an arbitration, which is binding on the parties, and a mediation, which is not. These are two alternatives to going to Court to resolve the differences among the parties.
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answered on Jul 22, 2011
The basic difference is that at an arbitration, the arbitrator makes a decision which is binding on the parties. In a mediation, the mediator tries to work out a settlement with the parties, but if he is not able to do so, the parties return to the pending litigation to resolve the dispute.
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answered on Jul 16, 2011
That depends on many factors. In a lot of cases, the parties agree to "mandatory arbitration" of any disputes. If you are a signatory to such an agreement, you cannot transfer the case to normal Court proceedings. If the case has already been decided in an arbitration, an appeal can... View More
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answered on Jul 16, 2011
There is no such thing as "interpleadings." If you are asking about interpleader, in which one party can "interplead" or bring into the case another party, the answer is yes, that is permitted, as long as the statute of limitations against the party being brought into the case has not yet expired.
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answered on Apr 28, 2011
In a mediation, the recommendations of the mediator as to resolution of the case are non-binding, so that either party can decide not to settle. In an arbitration, whatever the arbitrator decides is binding on the parties. I much prefer mediations to arbitrations as they are also, in my... View More
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