Mediation and arbitration resources
By By Jay MacDonald • Bankrate.com

Looking for a good mediator or arbitrator? Here's where to start:

• American Arbitration Association is a nonprofit organization that facilitates nearly 200,000 alternative dispute resolution cases a year. Its focus is on connecting you with mediators or arbitrators who have direct knowledge of your industry.

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• American Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section is a good resource for finding a mediator or arbitrator who has legal training.
• National Arbitration Forum is a nationwide network of former judges, lawyers and law professors who conduct arbitrations.
• ClaimResolver.com offers online settlement tools.
• Your local, state and federal courts can direct you to mediators and arbitrators in your area.

Jay MacDonald is a contributing editor based in Florida

-- Posted: March 12, 2001