In arbitration, you don't have to have a lawyer represent you (unless state law requires it), but it's important to know that arbitration is a final and binding process that can affect your rights. So, if you are considering representing yourself, it's a good idea to talk to a lawyer.
Instead, the legislature made any provision in a consumer contract that awards attorneys fees to the prevailing party (the usual provision under California law) into a one way attorney award provision. If the consumer wins the arbitration, he or she gets attorneys fees. If the company wins the arbitration, it does not.
A claimant will typically start arbitration by sending a document known as a “request for arbitration” or a “notice to arbitrate” to its opponent.
A claimant will typically start arbitration by sending a document known as a “request for arbitration” or a “notice to arbitrate” to its opponent.
Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators are usually lawyers or business professionals with expertise in a particular field. Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators typically need at least a bachelor's degree and related experience to enter the occupation.
A legal practitioner, a candidate attorney or an individual entitled to represent the party at conciliation is allowed to represent a party at arbitration, unless the dispute being arbitrated is about dismissal for misconduct, ill-health, or poor performance (incapacity), or is referred in terms of section 69(5), 73 or ...
An arbitrator works with parties in legal cases, such as real estate disputes, to resolve issues fairly outside of court. States have varying requirements for arbitrators, but most require you to have at least a bachelor's degree in law, political science or a similar field.
A claimant will typically start arbitration by sending a document known as a “request for arbitration” or a “notice to arbitrate” to its opponent.