Legal and Regulatory

Benefits (and Detriments) of Construction Arbitration

Most construction contracts include an alternative dispute resolution clause that requires parties to resolve all disputes by arbitration instead of going to court. What does it mean and is it a good thing?
By J. Gregory Cahill
July 13, 2018
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by J. Gregory Cahill
J. Gregory Cahill’s practice focuses primarily on complex construction litigation and support for residential and commercial developers and contractors. Mr. Cahill also practices in the areas of insurance litigation and coverage and commercial litigation. He represents builders and developers throughout Arizona, New Mexico and California, including in State and Federal Court and in front of various administrative tribunals and regulatory bodies. He previously practiced in the areas of personal injury and uninsured/underinsured motorist litigation.

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