Arbitration is a dispute resolution process whereby a neutral third person or panel, called an arbitrator or arbitration panel, considers the facts and arguments presented by the parties and renders a decision, which may be binding or nonbinding. Fla. Stat. Section 44.1011.
A claimant will typically start arbitration by sending a document known as a “request for arbitration” or a “notice to arbitrate” to its opponent.
In Florida, the arbitration service must complete the process within 30 days of the first hearing, unless the chief arbitrator or one of the parties files a motion to the court for an extension. However, the extension is limited to 60 days after the first hearing.
Arbitration & Private Judge Rate Schedule Two-party arbitrations are billed at a rate of $395 per hour. Arbitrations with three or more parties are billed at a rate of $595 per hour.
In order to request an arbitration hearing before the Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board, you must complete the Request for Arbitration form and send it, along with copies of all documents requested in the form, to the Office of the Attorney General, Lemon Law Arbitration Screening, PL-01, The Capitol, ...
To enforce an arbitration agreement in Florida, a court must find that the party resisting arbitration entered into an arbitration agreement that is enforceable, and that the subject claims fall within the scope of the agreement.
There are typically seven stages of the arbitration process: Claimant Files a Claim. The first step for parties who want to file an arbitration claim is to submit the following to FINRA. Respondent Submits Answer. Parties Select Arbitrators. Parties Attend Initial Prehearing Conference. Parties Exchange Discovery.