United States Arbitration & Mediation of Oregon, Inc.
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Portland, Oregon 97204
Phone: 503-223-2671
Email: usam@usam-oregon.com
Rules of Arbitration
Table of Contents
Effective October 15, 2009
I. COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES
Rule 1. Scope of Rules and Procedures
Rule 2. Commencing an Arbitration
Rule 3. Party-Agreed Procedures
Rule 4. Pleadings
Rule 5. Evidence of Service
Rule 6. Withdrawal of a Claim from Arbitration
Rule 7. Administrative Services
Rule 8. Arbitrators
Rule 9. Panel of Arbitrators
Rule 10. Arbitrator Selection
Rule 11. Number of Arbitrators
Rule 12. Three-Member Arbitration Panel
Rule 13. Time Limit for Arbitrator Selection
Rule 14. Arbitrator Disclosure and Challenge Procedure
Rule 15. Communication with the Arbitrator
III. ARBITRATION HEARING PROCEEDINGS
Rule 16. Pre-Hearing Conference
Rule 17. Mediation Option
Rule 18. Hearing Location
Rule 19. Date and Time of Hearing
Rule 20. Attendance at Hearing
Rule 21. Discovery
Rule 22. Evidence
Rule 23. Statements of Proof
Rule 24. Securing Witnesses and Documents for the Arbitration Hearing
Rule 25. Oaths and Affirmations
Rule 26. Postponements
Rule 27. Interpreters
Rule 28. Conduct of the Proceedings
Rule 29. Closing of Hearing
Rule 30. Re-opening of Hearing
Rule 31. Failure to Proceed
Rule 32. Withdrawal from Arbitration
Rule 33. Interpretation and Application of Rules
Rule 34. Award
Rule 35. Scope of the Award
Rule 36. Default
Rule 37. Application to Court
Rule 38. High-Low Agreement
Rule 39. Scheduling Fee
Rule 40. Deposit
Rule 41. Arbitrator Compensation
Rule 42. Expert Witness Fees
Rule 43. Responsibility for Fees Incurred
Rule 44. Cancellation Policy
Rule 45. Representation
Rule 46. Time Computation
Rule 47. Waiver of Rules or Applicable Laws
Rule 48. Exclusion from Liability
Rule 49. Confidentiality
Rule 50. Amendment of Rules and Fees
Rule 51. Severability
Rule 52. Right of Refusal
Rule 53. Matters Not Addressed and Authority of the Arbitrator Administrator
