Frequently Asked Questions
How do I commence arbitration with JWA?
If you represent (or are) the Claimant, send us a copy of your “Original Complaint in Arbitration” (similar to a Plaintiff’s Original Petition) and send a copy to Respondent (Defendant). Also, please include a Cover Sheet (File a Case) so that we have all contact information. If you have a copy of the Erisa Plan or other controlling Arbitration Agreement, please provide a copy of the agreement to JWA. JWA will bill the responsible party for the Administrative and Evergreen Retainer Fees.
If you are the Respondent, please forward to JWA the appropriate Court documents, including Plaintiff’s Original Petition, Defendant’s Original Answer and Order of Referral to Arbitration together with a Cover Sheet and the controlling Arbitration Agreement or Erisa Plan. JWA will bill the responsible party.
How may documents be filed with to JWA?
All documents to be filed with JWA shall be sent by email to:
(1) [email protected]; or
(2) the email address of the case administrator if one has been assigned to the case.
See Arbitration Rule 3(a).
What are the Rules for Arbitration?
What is the cost of arbitration?
What happens after the arbitration commences?
The initial phase will be the selection of the Arbitrator. Each party will receive a list of five (5) Panelists. Each party will then strike two Panelists. The Panelist remaining will be the Arbitrator.
Following the selection of the Arbitrator, the parties will be asked to submit a list of all potential witnesses and any other entities that may be involved in the Arbitration in order that the Arbitrator may conduct a meaningful conflicts check.
Assuming that the conflicts check does not disqualify the Arbitrator, a Scheduling Conference will be set up by conference call.
May the parties agree upon an Arbitrator?
Yes, the parties are welcome to select an arbitrator from JWA's roster of arbitrators by written agreement. The parties must notify JWA in writing of such an agreement prior to the issuance of the arbitrator selection strike list.
See Arbitration Rule 5(c)(1).
What happens if the parties settle the case?
Great! JWA and our arbitrators are in favor of settlements. Please send us written confirmation of the settlement. If the Arbitrator has spent any time the case, then JWA will bill the responsible party for the Arbitrator’s study and hearing time. However, if a settlement is reached within thirty (30) days of the Arbitration hearing, a fee equal to one-half the anticipated fees will be considered a cancellation fee. If a settlement is reached within fourteen (14) days of the Arbitration hearing, the full anticipated fees will be considered a cancellation fee.