If you are in need of legal representation regarding arbitration, the experienced attorneys of BoyesLegal APC can help! Call our office today!Arbitration lets disputing parties submit to an arbitrator or panel of arbitrators for a final impartial decision. JAMS Silicon Valley Mediation, Arbitration and ADR Services (San Jose, CA) 160 W. Santa Clara St., Suite 1600, San Jose, 95113 CA 408-288-2240 To start the process, complete a fee arbitration request form from the local bar association and submit the filing fee. In voluntary arbitration, parties agree to submit their dispute to arbitration willingly, often outlined in a contract. Arbitration takes place out of court. Arbitration and mediation are two common forms of alternative dispute resolution. However, they differ from each other in significant ways. The two most commonly used methods of ADR are arbitration and mediation.