{"id":357646,"date":"2016-04-04T10:41:50","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/adr\/arbitration\/using-arbitration-to-resolve-legal-disputes.html"},"modified":"2026-06-23T11:34:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T16:34:00","slug":"using-arbitration-to-resolve-legal-disputes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/adr\/arbitration\/using-arbitration-to-resolve-legal-disputes.html","title":{"rendered":"Should I Use Arbitration To Resolve My Legal Dispute?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Should I Use Arbitration To Resolve My Legal Dispute?<\/h1>\n\n
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Arbitration is a private ADR process where each side presents its dispute to a neutral arbitrator instead of going to court. It\u2019s often quicker, less expensive, and more flexible than traditional litigation because the parties help shape the procedures and may even choose their decision\u2011maker. Understanding how arbitration works can help you decide whether this approach fits your legal dispute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Arbitration is a form of\u00a0alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It provides an alternative to civil court lawsuits and trials, the traditional method for resolving legal disputes. There’s been an increase in the use of\u00a0ADR techniques<\/a>\u00a0to resolve disputes due to concerns about:<\/p>\n