Arbitration

Attorney McGowan is experienced at arbitrating civil matters across Massachusetts, including personal injury, insurance and business disputes. He works to help parties take full advantage of arbitration’s expedited process and cost-saving measures. He is committed to issuing prompt decisions which follow the law.

Arbitration is a binding-process. The arbitrator has authority and responsibility for the conduct at arbitration proceedings and has sole discretion in deciding cases.

Attorney McGowan will work with the parties on stipulations and terms for discovery, then schedule the arbitration. During the hearing, parties will have an opportunity to present their case to Attorney McGowan and question witnesses. Then he will issue a written decision.

In Massachusetts, the arbitration process is governed by M.G.L. Chapter 251, the Uniform Arbitration Act. The law explains how to enter into arbitration and selection or appointment of an arbitrator.

Attorney McGowan is qualified to handle arbitrations in all areas of civil litigation under the statute. He accepts arbitration assignments directly from lawyers or by court appointment.

Advantages to Arbitration

• Accelerated Discovery
• Abbreviated Arguments
• Privacy
• Financial Savings
• Quicker Resolution

Serving Suffolk County and Boston, Middlesex County and Cambridge, Plymouth County and the South Shore, Worcester County, Essex County and Salem, Bristol County and New Bedford, Taunton and Fall River and Barnstable County and Cape Cod.