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When disputes arise on a pension/ERISA matter, the parties need an arbitrator who understands their cases and industries' intricacies, vulnerabilities, and variances. Expertise, knowledge, mastery, and proficiency in a particular field are crucial because of what is at stake.

Parties to an arbitration in the US may challenge an arbitrator or award based on arbitrator bias. Various US arbitration statutes require arbitrator neutrality by permitting parties to challenge an award

The purpose of this Fact Sheet is to provide a brief guide to arbitrator’s fees and expenses on American Arbitration Association® (AAA®) matters. Please make sure to review the applicable rules and guides for additional information.

2023年11月7日 · When faced with a disagreement that needs resolution, finding the right arbitrator is pivotal. Yet choosing the right arbitrator requires more than just picking a name from a list—it requires strategic thinking and careful consideration of various factors.

The arbitrator should be a person of integrity, sound judgment, and specialized knowledge. He or she must be able to decide cases in accordance with the contractual agreement of the parties and the applicable rules of procedure. The purpose of this guide is to supplement the arbitrator's substantive qualifications with helpful information

Once any arbitrator is invited to serve, in accordance with the AAA rules, they are required to disclose any circumstance likely to give rise to justifiable doubt as to their impartiality or independence.

Arbitrator compensation is set at a rate of $300 per hour per arbitrator. Arbitrators are compensated at this rate for all time incurred on the case, including but not limited to: study, hearing, and travel time.

As we discuss what happens after the arbitrator issues an award in your case, it is important to remember that the American Arbitration Association® and/or the arbitrator do not provide legal advice or assistance to the parties and cannot give advice about your case.

Arbitration—the out-of-court resolution of a dispute between parties to a contract, decided by an impartial third party (the arbitrator)—is faster and more cost effective than litigation. AAA cases are often settled prior to the arbitrator’s decision—and nearly half of those cases incur no arbitrator compensation .