Arbitration
Confidential Arbitration Services in Portland & SW Washington
Private arbitration offers a confidential, efficient alternative to traditional courtroom litigation. Our team is skilled in navigating arbitration processes to resolve disputes with professionalism, discretion, and precision. Whether representing individuals, businesses, or organizations, we guide clients through each step, ensuring fairness, clarity, and enforceable outcomes. We are committed to achieving resolutions that save time, protect privacy, and maintain relationships wherever possible.
Our Private Arbitration team offers a confidential, efficient alternative to courtroom litigation.
McKean Smith assists clients with contract disputes by guiding them through the arbitration process as a cost-effective and confidential alternative to litigation. We represent individuals and businesses to ensure their contractual rights are protected and disputes are resolved efficiently.
Business-to-Business Disputes:
We represent businesses engaged in disputes with other companies, helping them navigate complex arbitration proceedings involving partnership disagreements, vendor contracts, or service agreements. Our team works to protect your business interests while seeking timely and enforceable resolutions.
Employment Arbitration:
Our attorneys assist both employers and employees in arbitration involving workplace disputes, including wrongful termination, discrimination, or wage claims. We ensure that arbitration clauses are enforceable and that the process remains fair and balanced for all parties involved.
Consumer Arbitration:
McKean Smith represents consumers and businesses in arbitration arising from service agreements, warranties, and other consumer-related issues. We advocate for our clients to ensure that arbitration remains a viable, transparent, and just process.
Arbitrator Selection and Strategy:
We help clients evaluate arbitrator options and develop strategies tailored to the nuances of private arbitration. Our guidance includes reviewing arbitration agreements, ensuring neutrality, and preparing persuasive cases to maximize favorable outcomes.
Arbitration Agreement Drafting and Review:
Our team provides legal insight when drafting or reviewing arbitration clauses in contracts, ensuring they are clear, enforceable, and aligned with your goals. We help mitigate future risks by crafting provisions that withstand scrutiny and reduce ambiguity.
Key Private Arbitration Areas We Handle
Our Private Arbitration Law Attorneys
Collin McKean
Founding Partner
David Shannon
Partner
Sonia Montalbano
Attorney, Of Counsel