Arbitration.

AuthorMcIntosh, Robert D.
PositionLetters - Letter to the editor

It seems the consumers' bar is currently not in favor of arbitration. That led me to review "Re-examining the Presumption in Favor of Arbitration in Complex Commercial Cases" (March 2010).

While my practice is primarily in the area of maritime law litigation, I have had significant experience in arbitrations. In the maritime field, arbitrations still seem to be a favored means of resolving disputes. I find that arbitration of complex commercial cases where millions of dollars are at stake is significantly less expensive than complex litigation either in state or federal court. I found arbitration over relatively small amounts in salvage cases and in credit card disputes to be quick, efficient, and generally with results that are...

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