Justice Served

Duane Horning, Arbitrator and Mediator

Justice is blind but not deaf.

Arbitration

Arbitration is a private, legally binding process where a neutral arbitrator makes a decision to resolve a dispute. Arbitration may avoid some of the costs and delay of court litigation.

Mediation

Mediation is a process to help parties resolve and control the outcome of their dispute. The mediator does not have authority to decide the matter, but as a neutral facilitator helps the parties reach a mutually agreeable result voluntarily. Mediation is private and confidential. Whether or not the case resolves, mediation communications are inadmissible in later court or arbitration proceedings. 

About Duane Horning

Duane Horning is a seasoned trial attorney with a distinguished career spanning over three decades, plus 14 years in business, real estate, and government service. He has subject matter expertise in intellectual property, patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, technology transfer and license agreements, commercial and investment real estate, closely held businesses and corporate governance, business divorces, a wide range of business disputes over contracts, fraud, and unfair competition, trust and estate disputes.

Parties' Bill of Rights

1.

To be heard.

2.

Impartiality by the arbitrator or mediator. 

3.

Fairness.

Procedural fairness. 

A complete and accurate factual and evidentiary record of the relevant facts. 

An accurate application of the law to the facts. 

4.

Subject matter expertise by the arbitrator or mediator. 

5.

The “right” result.

Mediation – Exhausting every possibility until reaching either resolution or impasse. 

Arbitration – a decision driven by the facts and the law.

6.

Economic and time efficiency. 

7.

Finality. 

8.

Respect. 

Respect of all participants.

Respect by all participants. 

9.

Confidentiality.

10.

Civility. 

Parties' Bill of Rights

1.

To be heard.

2.

Impartiality by the arbitrator or mediator. 

3.

Fairness.

Procedural fairness. 

A complete and accurate factual and evidentiary record of the relevant facts. 

An accurate application of the law to the facts. 

4.

Subject matter expertise by the arbitrator or mediator. 

5.

The “right” result.

Mediation – Exhausting every possibility until reaching either resolution or impasse. 

Arbitration – a decision driven by the facts and the law.

6.

Economic and time efficiency. 

7.

Finality. 

8.

Respect. 

Respect of all participants.

Respect by all participants. 

9.

Confidentiality.

10.

Civility. 

Parties' Bill of Rights

1.

To be heard.

2.

Impartiality by the arbitrator or mediator. 

3.

Fairness.

Procedural fairness. 

A complete and accurate factual and evidentiary record of the relevant facts. 

An accurate application of the law to the facts. 

4.

Subject matter expertise by the arbitrator or mediator. 

5.

The “right” result.

Mediation – Exhausting every possibility until reaching either resolution or impasse. 

Arbitration – a decision driven by the facts and the law.

6.

Economic and time efficiency. 

7.

Finality. 

8.

Respect. 

Respect of all participants.

Respect by all participants. 

9.

Confidentiality.

10.

Civility. 

Frequently
Asked Questions

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What is the difference between arbitration and mediation?

How long does the arbitration process take?

How much does arbitration cost?

How does arbitration compare to going to court?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of arbitration?

Can arbitration decisions be appealed?

When can a case be mediated?

How long does the mediation process take?

How much does mediation cost?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of mediation?

Frequently Asked Questions

Open All

What is the difference between arbitration and mediation?

How long does the arbitration process take?

How much does arbitration cost?

How does arbitration compare to going to court?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of arbitration?

Can arbitration decisions be appealed?

When can a case be mediated?

How long does the mediation process take?

How much does mediation cost?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of mediation?

Frequently Asked Questions

Open All

What is the difference between arbitration and mediation?

How long does the arbitration process take?

How much does arbitration cost?

How does arbitration compare to going to court?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of arbitration?

Can arbitration decisions be appealed?

When can a case be mediated?

How long does the mediation process take?

How much does mediation cost?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of mediation?

These web pages provide general information, not legal advice. Any potential or actual arbitration or mediation services that may be discussed or provided are not the provision of legal services or advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed with any potential or retained mediator or arbitrator. Parties should consult a competent attorney. The arbitrator and mediator may use artificial intelligence and other research tools if they contribute to efficiency. They will be used in a manner to preserve the parties’ confidentiality. Use of any such tools will include review for accuracy.

Copyright © California Business Law Group, PC 2024 All Rights Reserved.

These web pages provide general information, not legal advice. Any potential or actual arbitration or mediation services that may be discussed or provided are not the provision of legal services or advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed with any potential or retained mediator or arbitrator. Parties should consult a competent attorney. The arbitrator and mediator may use artificial intelligence and other research tools if they contribute to efficiency. They will be used in a manner to preserve the parties’ confidentiality. Use of any such tools will include review for accuracy.

Copyright © California Business Law Group, PC 2024 All Rights Reserved.

These web pages provide general information, not legal advice. Any potential or actual arbitration or mediation services that may be discussed or provided are not the provision of legal services or advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed with any potential or retained mediator or arbitrator. Parties should consult a competent attorney. The arbitrator and mediator may use artificial intelligence and other research tools if they contribute to efficiency. They will be used in a manner to preserve the parties’ confidentiality. Use of any such tools will include review for accuracy.

Copyright © California Business Law Group, PC 2024 All Rights Reserved.