Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Why Arbitration Cases Demand a Different Kind of Counsel

Arbitration is not just litigation in a more private venue — it is a distinct process with its own rules, risks, and strategies. It moves faster, operates with fewer procedural safeguards, and often delivers a final, binding result with little opportunity for appeal.

And unlike courtroom litigation, arbitration decisions are notoriously difficult to overturn. Appeals are hard to win because most arbitration awards are final and binding, with limited grounds for challenge. That means parties do not get a second chance to make their case. From the outset, your approach, your evidence, and your advocacy need to be sharp, strategic, and airtight. In arbitration, there is little room for error—and even less for do-overs.

In this environment, choosing the right counsel is not simply important — it is essential. You need lawyers who understand how to control risk, shape the process, choose the right arbitrators, and deliver results in a forum where there are few second chances.

Bailey Glasser Successfully Handles Arbitrations for Both Plaintiffs and Defendants

We know what it takes to build a compelling case in arbitration – or what it takes to defend and dismantle one.

David Felice, the managing partner of our firm’s Delaware office, is also a certified neutral arbitratior with the American Arbitration Association and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution, so we have experience both as litigants before arbitral tribunals, as well as being on the neutral side of the table.

For claimants, we pursue full and fair resolution—efficiently and effectively—whether the matter involves commercial contracts, employment agreements, or investment-related disputes. We know how to present facts, shape narratives, and present evidence even in the most technical arbitral forums.

For respondents, we act swiftly to assess exposure, identify leverage points, and defend aggressively—while always keeping business priorities in view. Our role is to strike the right balance.

Experience Across Forums and Industries

Our lawyers have handled arbitrations under the rules of major domestic and international bodies, including:

• American Arbitration Association (AAA)
• International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR)
• JAMS
• Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
• Ad hoc and industry-specific panels

We have advocated in matters involving everything from shareholder disputes and private equity investments to construction, energy, healthcare, and tech.

Strategic from Day One

We begin every arbitration engagement with a clear plan—shaped by experience and grounded in what matters most to the client: risk, cost, timing, and outcome. Whether it is a confidential employment matter or a multimillion-dollar business dispute, we tailor our strategy and team accordingly.

We also co-counsel with other lawyers and law firms with regard to their arbitrations and are honored that other law firms turn to us for assistance when it becomes apparent that an investment in the best possible legal representation is necessary and we integrate seamlessly with legal teams already in place.

If you are considering arbitration—or are already facing it—contact us to discuss how we can help protect your interests.

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• As an AAA/ICDR certified neutral, partner David Felice has been appointed as a neutral in more than 70 matters over the last 12 years. 

• Represented several hospitals in financial fraud matters involving their issuance of auction rate securities; each of the FINRA arbitration matters resulted in settlement agreements
• Represented clients who found themselves in state court being sued for control of an oil and gas company; the firm fought to have the case transferred to an arbitration in Florida resulting in arbitrator’s denial of relief for plaintiff and award in favor of our client in excess of $300,000 including attorney’s fees

• Represented a client facing claims of $50 million; arbitrators reduced the client’s claims to just $1 million, a huge success for this client, and the plaintiff’s appeal was dismissed

• Represented a telecommunications contractor before a AAA construction arbitration panel in a dispute related to the installation of Google Fiber in the Southeast United States; following a two-week arbitration, the panel found in favor of the client and awarded more than $10 million

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