It is a bit difficult to answer your question. In most states, mediation is voluntary--it is not arbitration or a trial. In your case, they...

You need to file a formal response within the time limits allow so you don't default. Certainly citing the binding nature of the award and the...

Does participating in out-of-court negotiating waive the right to arbitrate?

Negotiations do not waive your right to arbitrate. If they are successful, the agreement may be filed as a stipulated arbitration award or a...

You need not respond to the denial at this time. Depending on the arbitration provider's rules, you might have a pre-arbitration conference call...

Generally, the damages for mental pain and suffering, lost time, etc. are not available in consumer arbitration. If you want to give it a shot,...

Usually, these things are worked out before the mediation. Did you look at the bill? Were you billed for half the mediation fee? If it was court...

Will Murphy is correct in answer one. It will be faster and probably cheaper to pay the respondent's fee and ask for reimbursement in the award. ...

You may answer the claim at just about any time and under AAA rules if you don't, it is deemed answered. If the claim is not amended, which would...

100 pages per side not including the claim and answer. If you need more for exhibits, you can ask the arbitrator for leave to file them but you...

Look at your arbitration agreement. If it calls for consumer rules, those will control the arbitration. If commercial rules are named, call or...