Arbitration is one of the forms of dispute resolution other than litigation. In Binding Arbitration, the decision is final. Both parties to a contract voluntarily agree to forfeit their judicial rights to discovery, trial by a jury, and appeal. Instead they agree to have their dispute settled outside of a court of law by a neutral arbitrator. In DMA Arbitration, that arbitrator is also a construction industry expert. For most people, Binding Arbitration is the preferred choice of dispute resolution due to the lower cost, convenience, and time savings.
Every American has the right to waive their right to a trial and choose to arbitrate instead, but both parties must agree.
The DMA process offers unique choices and options for rapid and final resolution to construction-related disputes.
Access the DMA forms:
Joint Submission to Arbitrate
Demand to Arbitrate
Counter Claim
Service of Notice
These Rules and Procedures shall be applied to all parties to any dispute, disagreement, or contract ambiguity who signs a DMA “Demand to Arbitrate” or “Submission To Arbitration” form or otherwise agree in writing to accept the Rules and Procedures.
Once the decision is made and handed down to the parties., most parties pay the required amount as outlined in the decision within the required timeframe. What happens if they don't?
Answers to some common questions about arbitration.
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