Arbitration offers an efficient and private way to resolve business disputes without courtroom litigation. At Law Done Right® – Schreiber | Knockaert, PLLC, attorneys Joseph M. Schreiber and Erik A. Knockaert personally guide you through every stage of the process, from strategy to final award. We leverage our experience to craft creative solutions, keeping the process streamlined, strategic, and centered on achieving the best outcome for your business.
What is Business Arbitration?
Business arbitration is a method of resolving disputes outside the courtroom, where a neutral arbitrator hears both sides and issues a binding decision. It’s often faster, more confidential, and more cost-effective than traditional litigation. In arbitration, both parties agree to present their evidence and arguments in a controlled, private setting, guided by agreed-upon rules rather than rigid court procedures. At Law Done Right®, we use arbitration strategically, ensuring you maintain control, minimize risk, and achieve a fair, efficient resolution.
Common Reasons for Business Arbitration:
- Breach of contract between partners, vendors, or clients
- Disputes arising from joint ventures or commercial agreements
- Conflicts over intellectual property or trade secrets
- Claims involving fraud, misrepresentation, or unfair competition
- Partnership or shareholder disagreements
- Breach of fiduciary duty or misuse of company assets
- Conflicts in mergers, acquisitions, or dissolution of businesses
- Disputes between franchisors and franchisees
- Issues involving construction, energy, or supply contracts
- Enforcement or interpretation of arbitration clauses in existing agreements
Our Approach to Business Arbitration
We Develop a Strategic Game Plan
When you come to us, we begin by understanding your business and the relationships at stake. Joe and Erik personally assess every detail, from contract language to potential leverage points, to craft a clear, tailored strategy. We identify creative pathways that position you for the strongest possible outcome while keeping your business objectives front and center.
We Keep the Process Efficient and Focused
Arbitration is meant to be faster and leaner than courtroom litigation, and we ensure it stays that way. You work with us, not a team of junior attorneys or paralegals. We streamline discovery, target key evidence, and eliminate unnecessary expenses. Our goal is to move your case toward resolution without letting the process drag on or drain your resources.
We Handle Hearings With Precision
When it’s time to present your case, we’re ready. Joe and Erik personally prepare every argument, exhibit, and witness examination. Our experience in litigation and arbitration gives us the discipline of trial lawyers and the strategic flexibility that arbitration demands. We ensure the arbitrator fully understands your side of the story and the business realities behind it.
We Protect Your Interests Beyond the Award
Winning an arbitration is only part of the equation: enforcing or resolving the aftermath is equally critical. We handle enforcement, settlement negotiations, and post-award remedies to ensure the outcome works for you. Throughout the process, we stay in close communication so you always know what’s next. We aim to protect your business today and in the future.
Business Arbitration FAQs
Can I Still Go to Court if I Agree to Arbitration?
In most cases, no. Arbitration agreements are binding, meaning that once both parties consent, disputes must be resolved in arbitration rather than in court. However, Joe and Erik review every contract to determine whether arbitration is mandatory or optional, and they can advise you on when and how to challenge or enforce an arbitration clause if it’s unfairly restrictive.
Who Selects the Arbitrator, and How Do You Ensure Fairness?
Arbitrators are typically chosen jointly by both sides from a list provided by an arbitration organization, such as the American Arbitration Association or JAMS. We help you vet arbitrators to ensure neutrality. Joe and Erik rely on years of litigation experience to identify arbitrators who understand complex commercial matters and won’t be swayed by large corporate opponents.
Is Arbitration Really Faster and Cheaper Than Litigation?
Usually, yes, but only if it’s handled efficiently. That’s why Joe and Erik personally manage every phase of your case, without delegating to an army of associates. By focusing on what matters most, we reduce unnecessary filings, streamline evidence, and move quickly toward resolution. Our clients appreciate knowing exactly where their resources are going.
Can Arbitration Decisions Be Appealed?
Arbitration awards are final and binding, with very limited grounds for appeal. Courts rarely overturn them unless there’s evidence of fraud, corruption, or misconduct by the arbitrator.
Go Call Joe or Erik
If you’re facing a business dispute that might lead to arbitration, go call Joe or Erik at Law Done Right® – Schreiber | Knockaert, PLLC. When you work with us, you get direct access to both of us, not an army of staff running up the bill. We’ll treat you the way we’d want to be treated: with honesty and respect for your time and resources. Let’s talk about your goals, explore your options, and build a plan. Contact us today for a consultation about your business arbitration.
