Project Popsicle Stick Arbitration

Apr 04, 2024

OUTCOME: Arbitration compelled

In a high-stakes $4.5 million home construction dispute, I successfully argued that arbitration was mandatory, protecting my client—the builder—from litigation. The buyers sought to bypass arbitration ... and pursue a lawsuit, but the contract's terms were clear. To simplify a complex legal concept, I used an unconventional yet effective visual aid: popsicle sticks. By illustrating the rights each party agreed to forgo in the arbitration clause, I demonstrated how both parties had relinquished certain options, leaving arbitration as the only viable path for dispute resolution. This creative and persuasive approach resonated with the decision-maker, leading to a ruling in favor of enforcing arbitration. The case highlights the power of innovative advocacy and a deep understanding of contract law to achieve favorable outcomes for clients. At The Ferguson Firm, LLC, we don’t just litigate—we think outside the box to deliver results that