Are you searching for proven, experienced attorneys for business arbitration cases in San Diego and Southern California? The Watkins firm has more than four decades of experience representing clients in non-binding and binding business arbitration cases and resolving business litigation disputes.
What is Business Arbitration?
Business Arbitration is a serious legal venue. However, it is far more flexible and faster than the “normal” court proceedings during a trial. Arbitration places the business dispute in the hands of an experienced, expert neutral third party called an “arbiter” “arbitrator” or “neutral.” The parties in the case select the arbiter who will hear it. The arbiter, often a retired attorney or Judge, will be thoroughly experienced in the issues of the case as well as all associated law.
Arbitration limits or eliminates many costly and time delaying legal motions and tactics such as “discovery.” It places the focus on getting to the core issues of the dispute and resolving them. The arbiter often asks for legal briefs from both parties. It is the choice of the arbiter to establish an efficient process to hear witnesses and gather testimony and the process the arbitration will follow.
Why Is It Important to have Experienced Attorneys for Business Arbitration Cases?
A substantial percentage of business arbitrations are “binding” which means the decision of the arbiter is final. It cannot be appealed except in extreme cases involving fraud or collusion. Most business contracts and agreements specify arbitration as an alternative to trial. Arbitration moves the case toward a fairly immediate resolution while containing costs. For this reason many business owners and corporate executives prefer arbitration to litigation in a court of law.
This is also the reason it is important to have experienced San Diego business litigation attorneys for business arbitration cases. We have extensive, successful, proven experience in dozens of trials (many attorneys today have yet to experience their first trial). You need a proven trial attorney, even though this is an arbitration. Unlike mediation, where you can work back and forth between the parties, you only have one shot at this and the award of the arbiter is final. You need experienced, proven attorneys who will maximize the opportunity to present your case and achieve your goals and objectives in the matter.
It is never prudent to go into arbitration without skilled legal advice and counsel. The Watkins Firm has more than 40 years of extensive experience successfully representing clients in San Diego arbitration cases and matters. We aggressively protect your interests and guide you at each step of the process. We prepare every matter we handle as if it is going to a full trial. This preparation serves arbitration well.
San Diego Business Litigation Attorneys with More than 40 Years of Proven Experience
Our skills as experienced business litigation and trial attorneys are strong assets in arbitration. We help keep the process focused on your goals and objectives. We organize your case and how it is presented to help to make it easier for the arbiter to understand the merits of our case. You want your dispute resolved quickly and cost-effectively. You also want it resolved in a positive manner which reflects your goals and objectives. If you are involved in a business dispute or potential business arbitration case we invite you to review our Podcast Episodes 29 – Recent Big News in Arbitration and Episode 12 – Resolving Business Disputes Part 2: Arbitration and Trial, the strong recommendations of our clients and contact the Watkins Firm or call 858-535-1511 for a complimentary consultation today.
