Arbitration
When litigants submit a matter to an arbitrator they have the right to expect the proper law to be applied to the proven facts with the same, or better, care and quality as in a traditional trial court. They should also expect an expeditious hearing but one that permits the parties to present all of their evidence for consideration by the arbitrator. Rules of evidence and procedure may be somewhat relaxed, but not ignored. In arbitration, we can also utilize more flexibilty in the hearing process, including the use of ODR (Online Dispute Resolution) to bring witnesses to the hearing through video-conference technology.
By focusing my arbitration practice on areas with which I am familiar, I can fulfill these goals and provide a forum where litigants can present their case often without the need to educate the trier-of-fact on some of the basic issues, principals and terminology involved in the dispute. For instance, my years of experience in real estate, construction, and business litigation make it easier for the litigators and their witnesses to present evidence, knowing that I have much of the background needed to understand and interpret the evidence.
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As a litigator, I am aware of the pressures felt by advocates as they prepare cases for a hearing. That pressure emanates not only from the complexity of trial preparation but often from the expectations of clients. It is my goal to provide realistic preparation and hearing schedules which accommodate busy practitioners yet still move matters in an expeditious fashion so that the parties' desire for a prompt resolution are met.
In each case, arbitrating parties and litigators will leave the hearing room knowing that all proper evidence has been submitted and will receive careful consideration. The award will not be based on compromise, but will be based on the evidence presented and the appropriate law applied.
