Dispute Resolution & Arbitration Agreement
We are committed to resolving any disputes you may have with Litigation Supporters in a fair and efficient manner. However, please be aware that any and all disputes arising out of or relating to your use of this website or any services provided by Litigation Supporters will be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in effect at the time the dispute is filed. The arbitration will be conducted at a mutually agreeable location or, in the absence of agreement, at a location selected by the AAA.
Important Note Regarding Arbitration Fees:
- The party initiating the arbitration will be solely responsible for the payment of all filing fees, administrative costs, and arbitrator fees associated with the arbitration.
- These fees are non-refundable and non-recoverable in any future court proceedings, even if you prevail in the arbitration.
Please carefully consider these fee implications before initiating any dispute through arbitration.
Arbitration Agreement
This Arbitration Agreement (“Agreement”) applies to all users of the Litigation Supporters’ website (“Website”) and recipients of any services provided by Litigation Supporters (“Services”).
By using the Website or receiving any Services, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement, including the requirement to resolve any disputes through binding arbitration. This Agreement replaces any prior agreements or understandings between you and Litigation Supporters regarding dispute resolution.
Please note that this Agreement is a binding legal document that affects your rights. You should carefully review this Agreement before using the Website or receiving any Services. If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement, you may not use the Website or receive Services.
- Client’s use of the Litigation Supporters website (“Website”)
- Any services provided by Litigation Supporters to Client
2. Notice of Dispute
Any party initiating a dispute under this Agreement (“Initiating Party”) must first send a written notice of dispute (“Notice”) to the other party (“Responding Party”) by certified mail or overnight courier, return receipt requested. The Notice must:
- Briefly describe the nature and basis of the dispute.
- Propose a desired resolution.
- Be sent to the following addresses:
- For Litigation Supporters: 6906 N Loop 1604 W, # 1212, San Antonio, TX 78249
3. Mediation (Optional)
The parties agree to attempt to resolve any dispute arising under this Agreement through mediation before resorting to arbitration.
- Mediation shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in effect at the time the dispute is filed.
- The cost of mediation shall be borne equally by the parties.
- If the parties are unable to resolve the dispute through mediation within 180 days of initiating mediation, the parties may then proceed to arbitration.
4. Arbitration
If the parties fail to resolve the dispute through mediation or elect to bypass mediation, the dispute shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in effect at the time the dispute is filed.
- The arbitration shall be conducted at a mutually agreeable location within the State of Texas or, in the absence of agreement, at a location selected by the AAA.
- The arbitrator shall be a neutral and impartial attorney at law admitted to practice in the State of Texas with at least 2 years of experience in commercial arbitration.
- The arbitrator shall issue a written award that shall be final and binding on the parties.
5. Fees and Expenses
- The Initiating Party shall be solely responsible for the payment of all filing fees, administrative costs, and arbitrator fees associated with the arbitration.
- These fees are non-refundable and non-recoverable in any future court proceedings, even if the Initiating Party prevails in the arbitration.
- Each party shall bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in connection with the arbitration, except that the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs associated with the arbitration from the non-prevailing party.
6. Award
The arbitrator’s award shall be final and binding on the parties and may include any relief that would be available in a court of law, including injunctive relief. The award may be confirmed and enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction.
7. No Jury Trial
The parties hereby waive their respective rights to a trial by jury in any action or proceeding arising under this Agreement or relating to the subject matter hereof.
8. Confidentiality
The parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of the arbitration proceedings, including all submissions, testimony, and the award, except as may be necessary to enforce the award or for other legal purposes.
9. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
10. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written.
11. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
12. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
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