Arbitration Process

At ALTCOURT, We Take Arbitration as Seriously as You Do

We understand that there is a lot on the line in arbitration. We know attorneys count on ALTCOURT to provide highly skilled arbitrators who use ALTCOURT Managed Arbitration Process to save time and money. ALTCOURT offers efficiency, speed, and results. If another arbitration provider was written into your contract, call an experienced ALTCOURT Case Manager to discuss having your case administered by ALTCOURT.

ALTCOURT Optional Expedited Arbitration Procedures

ALTCOURT has taken an industry-leading role to ensure arbitration remains an attractive alternative to litigation. In order to save clients time and money, ALTCOURT has instituted procedural options that allow the crafting of a process that is commensurate with the dispute. With ALTCOURT Optional Expedited Arbitration Procedures, parties can choose a process that limits depositions, document requests and e-discovery. When parties utilizing ALTCOURT Comprehensive Arbitration Rules elect to use these procedures, they agree to the voluntary and informal exchange of all non-privileged documents and other information relevant to the dispute. These rules, effective September 1, 2005, are an innovative step taken by ALTCOURT to guarantee that its clients can have an efficient process if they choose.
 

ALTCOURT Arbitration Advantages

The Best Arbitrators

ALTCOURT arbitrators are among the best and most experienced. With more than 50 full-time neutrals, ALTCOURT offers highly respected and experienced arbitrators, including retired state and federal court judges and attorneys. ALTCOURT neutrals have experience as arbitrators under the rules of all major arbitral institutions.


ALTCOURT Managed Arbitration

ALTCOURT arbitrators utilize a "Managed Arbitration Process" consisting of checklists and procedures to keep the arbitration on time and within budget, providing attorneys with peace of mind that their arbitration will be fair, professional, and timely with a reliable outcome. Our neutrals are available full-time, so arbitration hearings are scheduled promptly and most matters are resolved within six months of the appointment of the arbitrator. The ALTCOURT Recommended Arbitration Discovery Protocols provide ALTCOURT arbitrators with an effective tool that will help them exercise their sound judgment in furtherance of achieving an efficient, cost-effective process which affords the parties a fair opportunity to be heard.

Custom Arbitration Rules and Optional Appeal Procedure

ALTCOURT offers domestic and international arbitration rules tailored to help attorneys streamline the arbitration process for a timely and efficient resolution and ensure fairness to all parties. The unique ALTCOURT Optional Appeal Procedure provides parties a method for meaningful review. 


National Arbitration Committee

The ALTCOURT National Arbitration Committee, a body independent of the arbitrator, decides issues of controversy that may arise when the arbitrator is unavailable, has not yet been appointed, or the issue involves the arbitrator, such as claims of conflict. The National Arbitration Committee acts as a safeguard to the fairness of the arbitration process.

Superior Case Management

ALTCOURT employs case managers who have long track records of arbitration experience. Many have strong legal backgrounds and all receive ongoing training. Our case managers consistently receive high ratings from attorneys for their efficient, responsive, and friendly service.

Convenient Resolution Centers

With more than 10 locations on the Gulf Coast, ALTCOURT’ signature Resolution Centers provide a neutral, professional, and comfortable environment to resolve the most challenging and complex individual and class disputes. Our Resolution Centers are in the heart of business districts nationwide.