Securities Arbitration
Houston securities arbitration
Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution that employs impartial and knowledgeable arbitrators to settle disputes outside of the court system. Arbitration is the most frequently used forum to settle securities disputes between investors and their stockbrokers. To successfully arbitrate a dispute, you are advised to seek representation by an attorney with years of experience in Houston securities arbitration.
Arbitration agreements
Most customer brokerage agreements contain pre-dispute arbitration agreements that require the investors to arbitrate their disputes with their stockbrokers. Once a securities dispute is resolved through an arbitration proceeding, an arbitration award is final and binding. The grounds for appealing an arbitration award are very limited.
Types of security claims that may be arbitrated
Arbitration can be used for all types of investment disputes. Some of the typical securities claims that are handled in arbitration proceedings include the following:
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Securities arbitration in Houston is efficient and cost-effective
Arbitration is generally more efficient and less costly than a court proceeding. Securities arbitration claims are decided at a hearing and do not drag on for years. Securities claims decided by a court may take years to be resolved. Although securities arbitration takes place outside of the courts, arbitration is a formal procedure with specific rules that govern the arbitration proceeding and hearing. An attorney skilled in securities arbitration in Houston can guide you through the process.
