Norman Pickell - Advantages of Arbitration

decision of arbitrator is binding upon the parties, whereas parties must agree to a solution in mediation

less expensive than litigation

parties can choose their arbitrator, whereas they cannot choose their judge in litigation

parties can set some of their own rules for the conduct of the hearing

faster than litigation in resolving disputes

can be done at times more convenient to the parties

less stressful than litigation

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Many of you will have seen the movie, Erin Brockovich, starring Julia Roberts. In that movie, a law suit was started against a utility company. In the end, the case went to arbitration because it was quicker than going through the regular court process.

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