COMMERCIAL (General)

I n the normal course of business, disputes are often inevitable. Parties may disagree regarding their individual rights and obligations no matter how carefully a contract is written. The resolution of such disputes, however, need not be costly and acrimonious. Alternative means of dispute resolution can save time and money, and can help resolve the dispute while preserving valuable business relationships.

The American Arbitration Association (AAA) administers disputes from commercial cases with relatively small claim amounts involving two parties to larger, more complex cases involving multiple parties and with significant dollars at risk.

EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2010: The AAA will retain a portion of the administrative filing fee if a party files a demand for arbitration that is incomplete or otherwise does not meet the filing requirements contained in the Rules, and if the deficiency cannot be corrected in a reasonable period of time. Please review the fee schedule in the current rules for additional details.

• Commercial Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures (Including Procedures for Large, Complex Commercial Disputes)
• Large Complex Commercial Disputes Procedures with Commentary
• Commercial Guides and Whitepapers
• Commercial Books and Periodicals
• Commercial Case Filing Fees
• Drafting Dispute Resolution Clauses - A Practical Guide
• Non-Binding Arbitration Rules for Consumer Disputes and Business Disputes
• Non-Binding Arbitration for Businesses & Consumers – Filing Fees
• Credit Card Authorization Form