Arbitration

Arbitration allows parties to hire their own "judge" and set their own rules for prompt, confidential resolution of their dispute.

In the arbitration process, just as in the mediation process, the arbitrator is unbiased and works with the parties to resolve their conflict. However, in an arbitration, the arbitrator acts like a judge, listening to the evidence of the parties and rendering a fair award that is binding on the parties at the conclusion of the arbitration.

The arbitration process is private; it can be less formal than the court process, as the rules of the arbitration can be negotiated by the parties with the assistance of the arbitrator. By contrast, the court is a public forum and the parties must follow the Rules of Court. 

Most arbitrations involve lawyers acting for both parties. They assist their clients to negotiate the rules of the arbitration and present evidence at the hearing.

Ron has arbitrated a wide range of disputes including:

• personal injury disputes
• construction disputes
• estate matters
• family matters
• disputes under the Condominium Act

To learn more about arbitration, please click here.