At any time within one year after the award is made any party to the arbitration may apply to the court so specified for an order confirming the award. Take a brief look at the FAA's requirements for confirming arbitration awards, as applicable in federal court for domestic awards not falling under Chapter Two.In this presentation, we'll discuss how one party can achieve confirmation of an arbitrator's award at both the state and federal levels. A sample petition that may be used to commence a lawsuit in federal district court to confirm a US or foreign arbitration award. Irving Gerald "Gerry" Lawrence passed away on December 29, 2024.