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Arbitration Pros and Cons<\/h1>\n
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\n By Lark Lewis, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by John Mascolo, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last reviewed\n
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Deciding how best to pursue a legal claim can be a challenging task. It makes sense to weigh the pros and cons of each path you might take. One common form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is arbitration<\/a>. During arbitration, the parties submit a dispute by agreement to a neutral third party who makes a binding decision on the matter in question. <\/p>\r\n

Because an arbitrator’s decision is generally final, it’s essential to weigh your options before agreeing to arbitrate a dispute. You will want to assess the advantages and disadvantages in a thoughtful way.<\/p>\r\n

Provided below are pro and con lists reflecting the general views of arbitration. We’ll look at both positive and negative aspects of arbitration, along with how a party’s perspective might play into the equation.<\/p>\r\n

Arbitration Pros<\/h3>\r\n

Arbitration has various advantages over a lawsuit in the court system. Below are many of the perceived benefits.<\/p>\r\n