The Law Division Mandatory Arbitration program is an alternative dispute resolution process for civil suits seeking money damages. Arbitration is a mandatory but non-binding informal hearing where a neutral arbitrator, or panel of arbitrators, is selected to hear the evidence in your case.Our Chicago arbitration and mediation lawyers represent clients in both private arbitration and court-ordered arbitration. This fee is required before the Grievance Committee will review any arbitration request. We represent clients in a range of alternate dispute resolution techniques, including negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. Dispute resolution clauses in contracts should be drafted to promote the negotiated resolution of disputes in a fair, timely, and costeffective manner. Arbitration as a dispute resolution method in Illinois, offering speed, efficiency, confidentiality, and expertise compared to traditional litigation. Free Consultation - Hart David Carson is dedicated to providing our clients with legal services in Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution cases. Arbitration is a 'binding' form of dispute resolution. Like judges, arbitrators are empowered determine who 'wins' and 'loses' design and construction disputes.