The party obtaining the award can have it converted to a judgment in court. It can then be enforced as any court judgment. In addition to the...

What recourse is there when a party does not pay after an Arbitration verdict?

Your brother better see a lawyer NOW! Most states have a period in which to enforce an arbitration award by taking it to court and converting it...

Is it a good idea to request from my attorney to give me all paperwork of liens against my case before settlement negotiations

The more you know, the better. By all means know as much as you can about the strong points and weaknesses of your case. Any adverse information...

If my company is sued, can I sell the company to avoid paying the award?

If your corporation was set up correctly, it can be used to shield you from personal liability as long as corporate funds cannot be traced to being...

You must read your contract. Some auto sales arbitration clauses allow parties to go to small claims court instead of arbitration but they are in...

You should have a lawyer review your lease and draft a very broad arbitration clause that reads something like "in the event of any dispute, claim...

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Is there anything legally binding to summoms someone to come to Arbitration?

If you have an agreement (contract) with an arbitration clause they are bound to arbitrate. If they don't show up you can get a default award that...

A signed mediation agreement is legally enforceable in most states. A very few states require a statement in the agreement that it is...

Should I have access/see my spouses answers to her interrogatories?

Your attorney will probably give you access to the answers to the interrogotories if you ask. It would be worth a phone call.

As mediators, psychologists, lawyers and judges can all make great mediators or lousy mediators. Training has a lot to do with it. Mediators must...

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