Parties can request the General Editor or any National Editor of Forwarderlaw.com to act as mediator or arbitrator according to
- Forwarderlaw.com Electronic Mediation
This form of resolution is recommended when the disputed amount is less than $25,000 US dollars, and parties wish a non-binding opinion and recommendation to assist them in the resolution of the dispute.
The mediation fee (to be paid equally in advance by the parties) is 10% of the amount in dispute, with a minimum fee of $250.
- Forwarderlaw.com Summary Arbitration.
Appropriate for larger claims where evidence consists mainly of documents or uncontested facts. The parties are encouraged to state their case with the assistance of a lawyer.
A retainer must be paid in advance based on the arbitrator's estimate of the time required for the arbitration at $200 per hour to an agreed on maximum.
- Forwarderlaw.com Formal Arbitration with hearing.
For larger claims particularly where facts can only be decided after hearing evidence given by witnesses, either orally or by affidavit.
Fees are based on a per diem of $1500.
(All fees are in additional to necessary expenses, such as courier services, photocopying, long distance charges etc.)
