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Florida Statute 44.1011:
Arbitration Defined
"...a process whereby a neutral person or panel, called an arbitrator or arbitration panel, considers the facts and arguments presented by the parties and renders a decision, which may be binding, or non-binding as provided in this chapter."
Differences between Arbitration and Mediation
- In an arbitration proceeding, the arbitrator acts in the same capacity as a judge and jury.
- Parties may present their case with witness and expert testimony.
- Parties do not participate in the decision making process.
- Arbitration can be binding or non-binding.
What are the benefits of Arbitration?
- Parties can present their case in an informal environment.
- Parties can obtain a neutral decisive opinion.
- Less cost than litigation.
- Less time than litigation.
- Less stress than litigation.
How do our professionals help?
The diversity of our arbitrators allows the parties an opportunity to choose the right arbitrator to produce the most effective results.
Our arbitrators provide thorough explanations so that all the parties can fully understand the basis for the arbitrator’s decision.
Broward County Judicial Order:
Mandatory Non-binding Arbitration
- Instituted Feb, 2003 in Broward County by the Honorable Chief Judge Dale Ross.
- Provides Judges a procedure to order the parties to attend non-binding arbitration before the setting of the trial.
- Provides for attorney's fees if the party that seeks a trial does not obtain a more favorable ruling at trial.
- Moves cases along quickly if the court's dockets are back logged.
- Provides immediate forum for dispute resolution if the parties accept the Arbitrator's opinion .
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