Including clear and enforceable arbitration clauses in your accounting contracts is key to resolving disputes efficiently. The AAA provides tools such as ClauseBuilder® AI (Beta) to help you draft effective clauses using AI technology. 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 AAA 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.
Intro
What is ADR?
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) refers to methods of resolving disputes outside the courtroom—most often through arbitration or mediation.
Arbitration: A neutral third party (arbitrator) hears the issues and makes a binding decision. It’s efficient, private, and less rigid than court.
Mediation: A neutral third party (mediator) facilitates communication between the parties to reach a voluntary agreement. The process is collaborative, not confrontational.
Proven Expertise: Backed by decades of experience and a commitment to neutrality.
Administrative Ease: We handle logistics so you can stay focused on what matters—your business.
Top-Tier Neutrals: Gain access to our roster of highly qualified mediators and arbitrators.
Helpful Tools & Resources: We’ve got you covered, from the AAA’s ClauseBuilder® AI (Beta) tool, which simplifies clause drafting for your contracts, to AI-powered, step-by-step guides to our rules, the process, and more.
Avoid high legal fees and court costs with the AAA’s streamlined approach.
Disputes are often resolved faster than in court.
The AAA will keep your sensitive business matters private.
Choose your process, neutral, and more.
Preserve important relationships with less adversarial solutions.
for small businesses in 2024
median time to award for cases with claims up to $100,000 vs. 31.6 months in U.S. District Court in 2024
settled before incurring arbitrator compensation in 2024
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Ready to Make ADR Part of Your Business Toolkit?
Create custom arbitration clauses with the AAA in minutes using our ClauseBuilder AI (Beta) tool. It’s fast, easy, and tailored to your business.
Contact us at 305-358-7777 or SBE@adr.org.