Frequently Asked Questions
How do I commence arbitration with JWA?
The claimant must send JWA a completed cover sheet, original complaint, proof of service, and the arbitration authority. Click here for the online submission form and for more information to file a case.
What happens after arbitration commences?
1. Fees Invoiced
Upon receiving a case, JWA will invoice the party or parties responsible for payment of the applicable fees.
2. Arbitrator Selection
Upon receipt of payment, a JWA case administrator will contact the parties and begin managing the case. If an arbitrator has not yet been selected by agreement of the parties, each party will receive a list of panelists and an equal number of strikes to select an arbitrator.
3. Conflict Disclosures & Scheduling Order
The parties and the arbitrator will complete a conflict disclosure form, schedule a preliminary conference, and establish the scheduling order for the case.
4. Discovery, Hearings, & Award
The arbitration proceeds in accordance with the scheduling order, the final hearing is conducted, and a final award is issued.
What is the cost of arbitration?
What are the rules for arbitrations?
Click here to view the Arbitration Rules. JWA Arbitration Rules incorporate the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and the Texas Rules of Evidence.
How are documents filed with JWA?
To commence arbitration, all documents must be filed with JWA using the online submission form. Click here to file a case.
After a case is properly filed, all documents must be sent by email to admin@jwarbitrations.com.
After a case administrator is assigned, all documents must be sent by email directly to the case administrator. Upon receipt of payment of the initial fees, a JWA case administrator will contact the parties and begin managing the case.
May the parties agree upon an arbitrator in lieu of completing an arbitrator selection strike list?
Yes, the parties may select an arbitrator from JWA’s roster of arbitrators by written agreement. The parties must notify JWA in writing of such an agreement prior to the issuance of the arbitrator selection strike list. Click here to view the JWA roster of arbitrators.
What happens if the parties settle?
Send JWA written notice of the settlement along. Upon receipt of a settlement notice from the parties, JWA will notify the arbitrator, cancel all upcoming calendar settings related to the case, and hold the case open pending receipt of any necessary closing documents. Click here to view the fee schedule for the full cancellation policy.