Members of this pool serve as Arbitrators. A list of possible Arbitrators, plus biographical sketches, will be sent to both Parties of the arbitration. Each party will cross off names of those considered unacceptable and assign a priority to those remaining. The preference of the Parties will determine who is chosen to arbitrate, and no Arbitrator will be selected if rejected by either Party. In many areas, courts suffer from over-loaded dockets, and there is delay in resolving any dispute.
Arbitration is a speedy procedure.
It can be instituted in a short period of time, with most hearings usually lasting no more than an hour. Going to court may require hiring a lawyer, but anyone can represent them in arbitration. One may be represented by a lawyer in an arbitration proceeding, but the non-legal, informal nature of such a proceeding usually makes a lawyer unnecessary. The arbitration hearing will be held at a time and place convenient to the Parties and Arbitrator, such as an evening or weekend. Often the BBB maintains a room that is appropriate for conducting arbitration hearings.