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Initiate a claim Here
Claimant must pay the Mediation fee to initiate a claim
Complete the online form
Attach files if additional space is required
Attach any evidence
Provide proof of service
Respondent has 20 days to respond

Respondent (Defendant) must pay the Mediation fee to defend
Complete the online form
Attach files if additional space is required
Attach any evidence

Arbitration is now engaged and both parties have joined the process.

If Respondent fails to timely respond, default judgment will be given to Claimant

The first step of arbitration with eMediate is self-mediation. We have specialized software (still in progress) to lead the two parties as close as possible to settling their own dispute. If this is successful, an agreement is written up and signed, closing the disputed claim. If self-mediation fails, the process advances to examiner assisted mediation. The Examiner (Mediator) will lead this part of the process, without judging any merits, to attempt a mutually agreed resolution

Failing that, either party can file for binding arbitration



BINDING ARBITRATION

Initiate a request for binding arbitration Here
Claimant must pay the Binding Arbitration fee to advance their claim
Complete the online form
Attach files if additional space is required
Attach any evidence
If the evidence is stipulated by both parties, it is sufficient. If not, physical evidence may need to be sent

Any initial arbitration results during mediation become part of the binding arbitration process, unless withheld as confidential

Respondent (Defendant) must pay the Binding Arbitration fee to defend
Complete the online form
Attach files if additional space is required
Attach any evidence

Binding arbitration is now engaged and both parties have joined the process.

If Respondent fails to respond within 10 days, default judgment will be given to Claimant

Examiner (Arbitrator) will lead the process and make an interim decision.

Either party can dispute this interim decision by filing an appeal. The appeal will be heard by a new examiner. This will give opportunity to argue why any decision should be overturned or modified. There may or may not be a new hearing (at the discretion of the new examiner)

This (appeal) decision is final and binding.

The non-prevailing party must pay the costs of mediation and arbitration, in addition to any other award

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