Arbitration
What is arbitration?
Arbitration is a private trial where the parties choose and hire their judge (arbitrator) based on that person’s experience and subject matter expertise. In most situations, the decision of the arbitrator is final (binding) and not appealable. The decision to use arbitration is usually made in advance by contract prior to any dispute. The dispute resolution provision of the contract outlines the scope of authority of the arbitrator and most often designates a dispute resolution organization to administer the dispute and to set the procedural rules.
David's Experience
David Wells’ neutral dispute resolution activities began in 1983 as a neutral civil case evaluator for Circuit and Probate Courts in the State of Michigan. He continues with that work today. In 1997 he began working as an arbitrator. He regularly arbitrates cases involving very complex issues, multiple parties and potential damages in the millions of dollars. Most of his arbitration work today is through either the American Arbitration Association or the American Health Law Association.
Approvals
1997
Collective Bargaining Labor
American Arbitration Association
2001
Commercial Disputes
American Arbitration Association
2009
Employment Disputes
American Arbitration Association
2010
Healthcare Disputes
American Arbitration Association
2010
Arbitration
ADR Select
2014
Arbitration
American Health Lawyers Association
Training
2021
ACE 21 - Impartiality: Do You Know Where Your Biases Are?
2020
Best Practices for Arbitrators in Expedited/Fast Track Arbitrations
2020
Initial Employment and FLSA Discovery Protocols
2020
The Ethics Game
2019
Case Finances
2019
Cyber Security & Emerging Technologies
2018
Arbitrator Performance and Demeanor
2018
Trigger Points – What to do with Challenging Parties
2017
Avoiding Common Missteps
2015
Arbitrability and Jurisdiction
2011
Special Respondents
2009
Surveillance in the Workplace
2009
Protecting Safety & Quality Care: Embracing the Joint Commission’s Leadership Standard on Conflict Management
2007
Dealing with Delay Tactics in Arbitration
2006
Arbitrator Ethics and Disclosure
2005
Arbitration Writing: Safeguarding, Deciding & Writing Awards
2005
Managing Cases Involving Self-Represented Parties
2003
Labor Arbitration Training II
2001
AAA Commercial Arbitration Training II
2001