How long do AAA arbitrations take?

Although the arbitration process is similar to a court proceeding – and the hearing similar to a trial – there are several key differences. First, the time from case filing to issuance of the arbitration award is generally faster than in court proceedings. With the AAA, the average is around 285 days.

What is arbitration preliminary hearing?

The preliminary hearing in an arbitration proceeding (also known as a management conference or an initial conference) establishes a fair and orderly exchange of information between the parties throughout the arbitration and identifies early in the proceedings any issues that might frustrate the arbitration process.

What is the purpose of prehearing meetings in an arbitration?

The initial pre-hearing conference launches the arbitration proceeding and sets the formality of it to the wishes of the arbitrator, parties, and counsel. We have all heard it before – arbitration is just private court.

How do you respond to demand for arbitration?

Once a demand is served, the responding party can answer and submit counterclaims. Instead of filing an answer, some respondents may challenge whether the dispute should be arbitrated by submitting an objection directly to the AAA and/or filing a parallel lawsuit.

How long do arbitrations usually last?

HOW LONG DOES ARBITRATION LAST? It usually takes several months for parties to do the necessary discovery and other work to prepare for an arbitration. The hearing itself will last anywhere from one day to a week or more.

What happens if you dont respond to arbitration?

Refusing to participate in an arbitration will not prevent an arbitration award against that party once it has agreed to arbitrate. Given courts’ great deference to arbitration awards, it is essential for a respondent to present its defense on the merits during the arbitration.

What is a prehearing?

A Pre-Hearing Conference is a formal proceeding conducted on the record by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) to prepare for an administrative hearing.

What is a Finra arbitration?

It is a formal alternative to litigation in which two or more parties select a neutral third party, called an arbitrator, to resolve a dispute. The arbitrator’s decision, called an award, is final and binding. FINRA arbitrators are independent and are chosen by the parties to issue final, binding decisions.

Is there discovery in AAA arbitration?

Although Paragraph 7 of the AAA rules does not compel or otherwise mandate pre-hearing discovery in aid of arbitration as a matter of right, it does provide an arbitrator with the discretion to order such discovery if necessary to a full and fair resolution of a given arbitration.

How do you prepare for a pre hearing?

Steps to Prepare for Your Hearing

1. Review the Order Following Prehearing Conference.
2. Request an Interpreter, If Needed.
3. Contact Witnesses, Get Subpoenas for Witnesses and Documents.
4. Prepare Your Witness List Well in Advance of the Hearing.
5. Read the Evidence from the Other Parties.
6. Prepare the Questions for Your Own Witnesses.

Is arbitration better than litigation?

Arbitration typically provides a speedier resolution than litigation since the parties and the arbitrator agree on a schedule once the arbitrator is appointed. Either party may appeal the court’s decision in a civil trial based on an alleged material error in the trial.

How long is discovery in arbitration?

Documentary Discovery I usually start with a three-year presumption for relevant documents, but the case particulars may dictate a shorter or longer timeframe. We also discuss the need for and craft, as appropriate, a confidentiality agreement and protective order.