Author: Michael H. Foster

As discussed in an earlier blog, arbitration is one method that is commonly used by the court system to try and settle a case prior to a trial. Arbitration is a short hearing or meeting of sort between the parties to a case in front of a neutral person who will ultimately render a decision. Testimony will be presented along with documents in support of and in defense of the claim. The neutral arbitrator ( usually a retired judge or a respected attorney who handles similar cases ) will review everything then make what they believe to be a fair decision to all parties based on the evidence presented. Continue reading →