Arbitration Attorneys in Washington, DC
Arbitration is a procedure for resolving disputes in which the parties agree to be bound by the decision of a neutral third party. It may be used in the private sector as well as in federal, state and local government employment.
Arbitration is less formal, and therefore is often less costly to the parties than a court proceeding or administrative hearing.
In the FEDERAL SECTOR:
- Many agencies enter into collective bargaining agreements with their non-management employees.
- The parties agree to be bound by the decision of an arbitrator. A controversy that otherwise would be submitted to the Merit Systems Protection Board or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for an administrative hearing is instead heard by an arbitrator.
- The arbitrator's decision is then appealable in the same way that an administrative judge's decision is appealable.
In the PRIVATE SECTOR:
- Employment contracts delineate the rights of the parties to enter into binding arbitration in lieu of going to court.
- The decision of the arbitrator is final, and there is no right of appeal.
The attorneys of Kalijarvi, Chuzi and Newman have been providing legal advice and representation in all aspects of arbitration since the firm's inception in 1974. That advice can include:
- Deciding whether to choose arbitration over other proceedings available to resolve your controversy;
- Determining whether the matter is arbitrable under the terms of the relevant agreement or contract;
- Researching the background of proposed arbitrators and selecting the arbitrator;
- Handling all pre-arbitration procedural matters;
- Preparing briefs and legal memoranda that advocate the client's position in advance of the arbitration;
- Representing the client at the arbitration;
- Handling appeals, where applicable.
Please call us to schedule a meeting to discuss your concerns. If you are out-of-town, we can schedule a telephone conference. Contact us now.
Kalijarvi, Chuzi & Newman, P.C.
1901 L St. NW
Suite 610
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: 202-331-9260 | Fax: 866-452-5789
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