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The AAA’s Commercial Contract Clauses

ADR clauses

Ensuring your commercial contracts contain clear and enforceable arbitration clauses is key to resolving disputes efficiently. The AAA provides the ClauseBuilder® AI (Beta) online tool to help you draft effective clauses. You can also use our ClauseBuilder® online tool for more traditional drafting.
Commercial (U.S. domestic) – Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial [or other] Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

Setting the Standard in Commercial Dispute Resolution

Benefits

Unparalleled Expertise and Customization: The AAA brings decades of experience and industry-specific expertise to each case. Our arbitrators and mediators are highly skilled professionals with deep knowledge across various business sectors, providing impartial and effective resolutions. With flexible rules and procedures, we help businesses tailor their ADR processes to suit their specific goals.

Efficiency and Cost Savings: The AAA’s streamlined case administration and innovative tools, such as ClauseBuilder® AI and advanced case management systems, can significantly reduce the time and costs associated with dispute resolution, enabling businesses to resolve disputes more efficiently and economically.

Neutrality and Integrity: As a neutral, non-partisan organization, the AAA provides neutrality and fairness in every case, with a goal of fostering trust among all parties involved.

Industry-Leading Expertise

Why AAA?

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$27 billion

in B2B claims and counterclaims in 2024 

19.1 Months

median time to award for B2B claims over $1M in 2024

46% of B2B cases

settled prior to award in 2024

A Selection of Commercial Industries We Serve

Industries

Accounting Cannabis Energy Entertainment Financial Services Franchise Healthcare Hospitality Insurance and Reinsurance Intellectual Property and Licensing Legal Services Life Sciences Mergers, Acquisitions, and Joint Ventures Partnership and Shareholder Disputes Small Business Sports Technology Transportation

The AAA Commercial Panel of Arbitrators and Mediators

Panel

The AAA Commercial Panel comprises distinguished arbitrators and mediators with extensive experience in resolving business disputes. These professionals are carefully vetted for neutrality, integrity, and deep knowledge across various industries. Their expertise gives businesses the confidence that disputes will be resolved efficiently and fairly.

 Panel

Industry-Specific Knowledge

Panelists bring expertise in areas such as technology, healthcare, intellectual property, financial services, and more, handling complex disputes with experience and professionalism.

Commitment to Neutrality

The AAA’s panelists uphold the highest standards of impartiality to provide a fair and balanced resolution process.

Diverse Perspectives

The AAA is committed to maintaining a diverse roster of arbitrators and mediators, reflecting a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives to meet the needs of every business.

Extensive Experience

Many panelists have decades of experience as practitioners, judges, or industry leaders, giving them the insight needed to navigate even the most challenging disputes.

Self-representation

Are You Self-Represented?

In arbitration, you don’t have to have a lawyer represent you (unless state law requires it), but it’s important to know that arbitration is a final and binding process that can affect your rights. So, if you are considering representing yourself, it’s a good idea to talk to a lawyer. If you do decide to go through arbitration without a lawyer, the AAA has resources to help you.

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Documents for Commercial Arbitration and Mediation

Rules, forms, and fees

Commercial Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures

Commercial Arbitration and Mediation Administrative Fee Schedules

Commercial Mediation Procedures and Costs

AAA Healthcare Payor Provider Arbitration Rules

AAA Optional Appellate Rules

Expert Resources to Navigate Commercial Disputes

Resource library

Understand and Control Your Commercial Arbitration Costs

AAA Healthcare Policy Statement

AAA Healthcare Due Process Protocol

Illinois Nonparticipating Facility-based Physicians and Providers/Insurer or Health Plan Arbitration

A Guide to Commericial Dispute Resolution for Businesses and Entrepreneurs

Due Process Guidelines for the Arbitration of Disputes Over Sports Participation and Name, Image, and Likeness

AAA Standards of Conduct for Parties and Representatives

Specialized services

Specialized Arbitration Services

  • List Only & List with Appointment: With List Only Services, the AAA provides the parties with a tailored list of qualified arbitrators. The service is limited to providing a list. With List and Appointment, the AAA provides a list and facilitates the selection of the arbitrator and the appointment process, including the ranking, an invitation to serve, and the conflict checks.
  • Deposits for Non-Administered Cases: For cases not administered by the AAA, a deposit is required to reserve AAA hearing rooms, access AAA arbitrators, or use other AAA services. This ensures timely payment for facilities and support in non-AAA cases.
Request for Arbitrator Select: List Only Request for Arbitrator Select: List & Appointment

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Contact us

For general inquiries, send an email to CommercialCases@adr.org or visit your industry-specific page.