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The parties must pay fees and expenses to the AAA plus pay for the arbitrator. Many arbitration provisions in contracts require the parties to equally split the cost of the AAA and the arbitrator.

How do I choose arbitration? All parties must agree to arbitration and complete and sign DWC Form-044, Election to Engage in Arbitration. There is a deadline. The completed form must be filed with DWC by the 20th day after the benefit review conference.

If the parties have not appointed any arbitrator(s) and have not provided another method of appointment, then generally the case manager submits a list of potential arbitrators to the parties, who then may strike any names and rank the remaining in order of preference.

Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators are usually lawyers or business professionals with expertise in a particular field. Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators typically need at least a bachelor's degree at the entry level. They learn their skills through a combination of education, training, and work experience.

To be listed on the registry, arbitrators must: Principally reside in the state of Texas. Meet the following license and training requirements: Agree to conduct the arbitration for the allowed fee schedule. File the Application for Arbitrator Registry - Individuals Only (PDF) with the Comptroller's office for approval.

Texas generally permits binding arbitration in lawyer-client disputes and doesn't prohibit the inclusion of arbitration provisions in fee agreements; however, the Texas Supreme Court's Professional Ethics Committee added an important qualification to the use by lawyers of binding arbitration agreements.