The most popular arbitral seats in the United States have emerged as New York, Miami, and Houston. The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) and the laws of the state where the arbitration will take place are the two sources of applicable laws that will regulate the arbitration because of the dual legal system of state and federal laws in the United States. Parties should take into account how the FAA and state legislation affect both relevant procedural procedures and substantive matters when determining a seat in the United States.