Arbitration

Decisive Resolution for Business Disputes

When parties need a binding decision — not an open-ended negotiation — arbitration provides a structured, private alternative to litigation. We serve businesses anywhere in the United States.

What Is Arbitration

Arbitration delivers the finality of a court ruling with the privacy and efficiency your business deserves.

In arbitration, a neutral arbitrator hears both sides and issues a decision. Unlike mediation, the outcome is determined by the arbitrator — not negotiated by the parties. This makes arbitration the right choice when a binding resolution is required, when negotiations have broken down, or when a contract mandates it.

Who We Serve

Built for Business

Our arbitration practice is exclusively focused on business clients. We work with companies of all sizes — from startups to established enterprises — across every industry.

Parties to commercial contracts
Vendors and suppliers in dispute
Business partners and co-founders
Shareholders and investors
Service providers and clients
Franchisors and franchisees

Practice Areas

Contract Disputes We Handle

Our arbitration services are focused on commercial contract disputes — the disagreements that arise when business relationships break down.

Breach of contract

When one party fails to fulfill the terms of a signed agreement, arbitration provides a clear path to resolution and remedy.

Vendor & supplier disputes

Disagreements over delivery, quality, payment, or scope between businesses and their vendors or suppliers.

Partnership & shareholder conflicts

Disputes between co-owners, business partners, or shareholders over rights, obligations, or distributions.

Service agreement disputes

Conflicts arising from professional services contracts, consulting agreements, or statements of work.

Non-compete & confidentiality

Enforcement or challenge of restrictive covenants, NDAs, and trade secret protections.

Business dissolution disputes

Disagreements over the terms, valuation, or process of winding down or dividing a business.

The Process

How Arbitration Works

01

Submission & Agreement

Both parties agree to arbitrate — either through a pre-existing contract clause or a signed submission agreement. We confirm jurisdiction and scope.

02

Preliminary Conference

We establish the schedule, exchange of documents, and any pre-hearing procedures. Ground rules are set and agreed upon.

03

Hearing

Each party presents their case — evidence, witnesses, and arguments — in a structured, private virtual session before the arbitrator.

04

Award

The arbitrator issues a written decision. Binding arbitration produces a final, enforceable award. Non-binding arbitration produces an advisory opinion.

Binding vs. Non-Binding

Choosing the Right Form

Binding Arbitration

The arbitrator's decision is final and legally enforceable — equivalent to a court judgment. Ideal when parties need certainty and closure, or when a contract requires it.

Non-Binding Arbitration

The arbitrator's decision is advisory. Parties may accept it or use it as a basis for further negotiation. Useful when parties want an expert opinion before committing to a final outcome.

Ready to Move Forward?

If your business is facing a contract dispute, we can help you determine whether arbitration is the right path — and guide you through every step.

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Professional mediation and alternative dispute resolution for businesses, families, and communities.

Engagements

By appointment only.

Accepting new clients 24 August 2026.

Truce & Accord is not a law firm, does not provide legal advice or legal representation, and encourages clients to seek independent legal counsel where appropriate.

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