U.S. Contract Law & Arbitration — Drafting, Review and Dispute Resolution

Integrated support for contract formation and enforceability, designing dispute resolution clauses (arbitration/mediation/court), compelling arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), and confirmation/vacatur of awards—balancing state-law differences and international elements (New York Convention) to ensure enforceability, efficiency and cost control.

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Contract Validity & Risk Points
Offer/acceptance/consideration, Statute of Frauds, integration clause, choice of law/forum, force majeure.
Arbitration Clause Design
Institution/rules (AAA/JAMS/NAM), seat and language, confidentiality, cost allocation, class/representative actions and small-claims carveouts.
Compelling Arbitration & Proceedings
Motions to compel and stay litigation, arbitrator selection and challenges, evidence and motion practice, scope of relief and awards.
Award Confirmation/Vacatur & International Enforcement
FAA §§ 9–10 confirmation/vacatur pathways; cross-border recognition and enforcement under the New York Convention.

Making Enforceability Real — Fortifying Contract Clauses and Arbitration

We prioritize enforceability, aligning contract language and arbitration design with the FAA and applicable state law: clear institution/rules, seat and governing law, arbitrator selection and disclosures, confidentiality and discovery, and fee allocation—with small-claims retention and provisional relief (court or emergency arbitrator) where appropriate.

  • ✓Clause enforceability: avoid vague delegations spawning class arbitration; clearly specify who decides arbitrability (court/arbitrator).
  • ✓Procedural fairness: follow baseline procedures and fee schedules of major institutions (AAA/JAMS) to reduce unconscionability risk.
  • ✓Parallel strategy: move to compel arbitration and seek a stay of litigation when needed, controlling costs and tempo.
  • ✓International dimension: recognition and enforcement of foreign awards under the New York Convention.
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Scope and Typical Scenarios

  • Contract Drafting/Review: integration clauses, non-assignment/subcontracting, representations/warranties, remedies, restrictive covenants (non-compete/non-solicit/confidentiality).
  • Arbitration Clause Customization: institution/rules and seat selection, language and governing law, independent arbitrator selection, fee model and confidentiality; small-claims/injunction carveouts.
  • Compel Arbitration & Stay: draft motions, address non-arbitrability/invalidity/substitution arguments; specify who decides arbitrability.
  • Procedure Management: pre-hearing motions, document exchange and testimony, protective orders, emergency arbitrator and interim relief.
  • Award & Aftermath: award confirmation (entry as court judgment) and vacatur (limited statutory grounds), international recognition/enforcement in the U.S.

Information is for general reference and not legal advice; strategies depend on facts, evidence, and applicable federal/state/local laws and institutional rules.

Why Choose Us

  • Clause-Centered: avoid vague delegations or conflicts that trigger fights over who decides arbitrability.
  • Cost–Speed Balance: choose suitable institutions/rules, manage discovery scope and motion frequency to control total cost.
  • Transparent Communication: clear milestones (compel/stay, arbitrator selection, discovery, resolution methods) and upfront fee estimates.
  • Interstate/International Coordination: account for state-law differences and the New York Convention to keep documents enforceable where needed.
  • Relief End-to-End: from interim injunctions to award confirmation and enforcement, with vacatur/defense strategies when necessary.
  • Flexible Fee Models: hourly/mixed/staged-capped as appropriate, compliant and transparent.

Process (Illustrative)

1. Initial Assessment

review contract text and related evidence; confirm choice-of-law/forum and clause validity/scope.

2. Procedural Path

evaluate motion to compel and stay; determine whether court or arbitrator decides arbitrability.

3. Arbitration Progression

select institution/arbitrator, set scheduling order; discovery and motion practice; confidentiality/protective orders.

4. Award & Relief

written award, fees/interest; seek court confirmation; assess statutory grounds for vacatur if needed.

5. Cross-Border Enforcement

recognize/enforce foreign awards under the New York Convention in the U.S./abroad; handle public policy and procedural defenses.

Certain sectors or groups (e.g., interstate transportation workers, representative actions) may be subject to special rules; consult for tailored advice.

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