ATTORNEY ARBITRATION
Arbitration can be a great alternative to filing a lawsuit and going to court. The rules of the arbitration though can vary greatly depending on the situation. An attorney specializing in arbitration (alternative dispute resolution) can provide valuable assistance in helping navigate these challenges.
NON-ATTORNEY ARBITRATION
Professional mediators can help individuals workout their own solution to some legal issues. They serve as a neutral third-party to assist in the communication between parties to avoid court. This can be a good low-cost alternative for simple disputes.
FEE DISPUTE
Sometime clients and attorney disagree on fees or costs associated with the legal defense. If this happens arbitration is a good way of resolving these disputes at an early stage and at low cost. The San Luis Obispo County Bar Association (SLO County Bar) provides a Fee Dispute Arbitration Service to assist clients and their attorneys in these situations.