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Instructions for Submitting an Arbitration to the Center for Legal Solutions
Arbitration always takes place by agreement of the participants. A written agreement to arbitrate is enforceable and confers jurisdiction on the courts to enter and enforce judgment on resulting arbitration awards. Such an agreement may be made before or after a dispute arises.
Arbitration Based on Pre-Dispute Arbitration Clause
If parties agreed to arbitrate disputes arising out of a contract or agreement, they have a “pre-dispute arbitration agreement” or “pre-dispute arbitration clause.” In many commercial contracts between businesses, for example, a clause of the contract will require parties to arbitrate any contractual disputes that arise.
In many cases, the applicability of a pre-dispute arbitration agreement is clear and the parties proceed to arbitrate under the terms outlined in their pre-dispute arbitration clause. Parties may commence an arbitration with The Center for Legal Solutions when they agree to use its arbitration service to carry out a pre-dispute arbitration agreement and submit the appropriate filing fees.
A party that wishes to arbitrate pursuant to a pre-dispute arbitration clause may file a Demand for Arbitration. Guidelines for filing a Demand for Arbitration are outlined in the Georgia Arbitration Code, O.C.G.A. § 9-9-6. A sample Demand for Arbitration to be Administered by The Center for Legal Solutions is available on this web site.
To have your arbitration proceeding administered by The Center for Legal Solutions, please submit the following to The Center for Legal Solutions:
- Two (2) copies of your Demand for Arbitration, including all attachments; and
- Proof of Service of the Demand on the appropriate party by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested.
Please note that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), rather than the Georgia Arbitration Code, applies to a pre-dispute arbitration clause in a contract for interstate commernce, such as a contract between companies of different states. The FAA does not provide for serving a Demand for Arbitration, but rather directs parties to file for an order compelling arbitration in District Court.
Individuals are encouraged to consult an attorney with regard to contract interpretation, legal procedures and strategy. As a neutral administrator, the Center for Legal Solutions cannot represent or advise any party with respect to an arbitration proceeding.
Arbitration Based on a Post-Dispute Agreement to Arbitrate or Court Order
At any time, arbitration may commence arbitration by submitting an Agreement to Arbitrate under The Center for Legal Solutions' Rules for Arbitration and paying the appropriate filing fee. Sample Agreements to Arbitrate are available on this web site.
If the parties have agreed to submit a dispute to The Center for Legal Solutions for resolution by binding arbitration, please submit the following:
- Two (2) copies of the executed Agreement to Arbitrate (Submission Agreement), or a Court Order appointing The Center for Legal Solutions as arbitration administrator.
An Agreement to Arbitrate is necessary to submit a dispute to arbitration when there is no pre-existing arbitration agreement between the parties.
Parties may seek a court order to compel litigation where there is pending litigation in Georgia courts, or in cases that involve interstate commence. Once again, individuals are encouraged to consult an attorney with regard to contract interpretation, legal procedures and strategy. As a neutral administrator, The Center for Legal Solutions cannot represent or advise any party with respect to an arbitration proceeding.
What Happens Next
Once the required items are received, The Center for Legal Solutions will contact all parties to commence the arbitration process, including the appointment of an arbitrator (if not already agreed to) and the scheduling of the Arbitration Hearing and any necessary Pre-Hearing Conferences.
If you have questions about The Center for Legal Solutions that are not answered on this web site, feel free to e-mail your question to questions@centerforlegalsolutions.org and we will do our best to respond within 48 hours.
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