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How does the arbitration process begin with Benchmark Arbitration? |
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What is the cost for arbitration? |
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Each of the arbitrators sets their fees for the arbitration. These fees are located here. |
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After the Arbitration is initiated, what happens? |
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Following the selection of the arbitrator, parties will be asked to submit a list of all potential witness and other entities in the arbitration so that the arbitrator might conduct a meaningful conflicts check.
Assuming the conflicts check does not disqualify the arbitrator, the scheduling hearing will be set up by the case administrator. |
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If the arbitrator has a conflict or is disqualified, what happens? |
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Benchmark will utilize the same selection process for both the original arbitrator and any further arbitrator for a specific case. |
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What about discovery disputes and motions? |
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All motions and discovery disputes will be heard by conference call unless the arbitrator believes that an in-person hearing is required. |
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If the case settles what happens? |
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Benchmark Arbitration believes that resolution in the form of a settlement is a welcome outcome. If the case is settled, written confirmation will need to be forwarded to the case manager. If the arbitrator has expended time in the case, the responsible will be billed for that time. If a settlement is reached within 30 days of the arbitration hearing, the case will be subject to a cancellation fee which is arbitrator specific. |
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What about mediation? |
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Benchmark Arbitration does offer mediation services through the Gilbert Mediation Group. The case manager can provide a list of mediators and also help with scheduling. |
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