Attorney Michael Campbell Explains How An Arbitrator Is Chosen In Business Disputes
An arbitrator is essentially a private substitute judge, explains Pierce County, Washington attorney Michael Campbell. When a contract calls for arbitration, each side typically proposes an arbitrator; if they can't agree, the contract's own provision governs—often having the two named arbitrators select a neutral third, or using a three-arbitrator panel.
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Answered by Michael Campbell · Pierce County, WA
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— how each side names an arbitrator, then they pick a third
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How is an arbitrator chosen?
An arbitrator is a private substitute judge; typically each side proposes one, and if they can't agree, the contract's provision governs—often having the two named arbitrators select a neutral third.
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