Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of articles by Eric Wiechmann on arbitration.
Over the past two decades the number of disputes resolved by arbitration has continued to grow and trial lawyers trained and experienced in the courtroom before judges and juries find themselves more frequently presenting their case to arbitrators. While many of the hearing (trial) preparation and presentation skills needed are similar, the rules under which the process will be controlled and the trier of fact are usually different enough that the advocate should focus on these differences to increase the chances of a successful outcome.
