Sometimes going to court is not the answer. Litigation can be enormously costly, both for the prosecution and for the defense. Oftentimes, people underestimate just how much of your energy will go into prosecuting a claim- even something that seems minor on its face. Even if you’re in the right, you can become so drained by the ongoing legal proceedings, that even a judgment in your favor is a pyrrhic victory. Therefore, why not consider arbitration. Arbitration will allow you and the other party to submit your arguments, sometimes by mail, and have an evenhanded arbiter decide on the claim. There is less effort on your part, and you can arrive at the same outcome. Here are some of the top arbitration service providers in the Seattle area:

Carroll Terrence A Jdge
(206) 223-1669
1411 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Burdell Charles S Judge Jr
(206) 223-1669
1411 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Pekelis Rosselle Jdge
(206) 223-1669
1411 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Judicial Dispute Resolution
(206) 223-1669
1411 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Tompkins Joanne L Jdge
(206) 223-1669
1411 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Finkle George Jdge
(206) 223-1669
1411 4th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Washington Arbitration & Mediation Service Inc
(206) 467-0793
600 University St Ste 2000
Seattle, WA 98101

Al Hadeff Mediation Services
(206) 281-9950
101 Stewart St
Seattle, WA 98101

Shorett Alice Pres
(206) 583-0655
811 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Triangle Associates
(206) 583-0655
811 1st Ave Ste 255
Seattle, WA 98104

Cogan Stew Arbitrator-Mediator
(206) 860-1000
999 3rd Ave Lbby
Seattle, WA 98104

Waldrop Margo Msw
(206) 447-2384
216 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

Edgar Pamela Mc
(206) 447-2384
216 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

Family Transition Services
(206) 447-2384
216 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

Mediation Training Institute
(206) 284-1943
1000 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Pasette Sally Phillips Judge
(206) 322-7502
Seattle, WA 98101

Make sure to do adequate research regarding which arbiter to go with. Also, know that just because you go down the arbitration route- it still often pays to recruit the right lawyer to help draft your arguments.

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