Preparing And Presenting Your Arbitration Case

A Publication of the American Arbitration Association and the Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution, Cornell University Arbitration advocates uniformly place great emphasis on case preparation. Case Preparation and Presentation: A Guide for Arbitration Advocates and Arbitrators can be used to help prepare parties and their advocates in a wide range of arbitration cases including labor, employment and commercial arbitrations and will provide lawyers and non-lawyers alike with the focus and direction to maximize their chances of obtaining a good result in arbitration. In this book readers will find coverage on the following topics: • Developing a case theory and case theme • Commencing the arbitration process • Selecting an arbitrator and scheduling the hearing • Evaluating and presenting evidence • Preparing for the arbitration hearing • Conducting the arbitration hearing • Making and responding to objections • Examination and cross-examination of witnesses