Summary
Enforcing an arbitration award can be challenging, especially if the court allows pre-trial hearings questioning the awards authenticity. Consider obtaining a certified copy from the arbitration institution and consulting a digital forensics expert to verify online signatures. If financial constraints are an issue, seek pro bono legal assistance, contact legal aid societies, or reach out to local law schools and the Legal Services Corporation for support.Full Conversation
Having difficulty getting the court to enforce an arbitration award I won against a contractor. Court has allowed a pre-trial hearing for defendant, claiming I falsified award documents and forged signatures. I have received notice from defendants attorney for deposition
Crystal, do you have any evidence or witnesses that can confirm the authenticity of the arbitration award and signatures?
Yes, I have submitted the entry arbitration award package I received after winning the award to the coury on multiple occasions, basically for each appearance
Have you contacted the arbitration institution that issued the award for a certified copy of the award? This could help prove its authenticity.
The operation process was done online andvirtually all signatures evidence exactly where we're submitted online including signatures agreeing on the date by both parties
Have you considered getting a digital forensics expert to verify the authenticity of the online signatures and documents?
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A digital forensics expert can analyze and verify the authenticity of digital data, like online signatures. Would you like help finding one?
And how much will that cost this is my problem if I had money to do these things I would have hired an attorney initially instead of opting for the abetration I have utilized all my savings and having the work redone I have no savings left I am and have been living check to check with no cushion in my account due to having had this work we done
I understand your financial constraints. Have you considered seeking pro bono legal assistance or contacting legal aid societies in your area? They often provide free or low-cost services.
Of course I have and every attorney I speak to circles back to wanting to charge me I can not afford and attorney and I don't understand why the courts are allowing this to be dragged on when US title * is not being applied
Have you tried reaching out to the American Arbitration Association for assistance in enforcing the award? They might be able to provide some guidance.
I am online searching for pro Bono attorneys and even though they advertise that that's not what they're offering this is how I came across this chap app
I understand your frustration, Crystal. Have you tried reaching out to local law schools? They often have legal clinics that provide free or low-cost services.
I am trying everything volunteer at probono's law schools it's either the run around or no one gets back or they want to charge
Have you tried contacting the Legal Services Corporation for assistance? They provide free legal aid to low-income individuals and might be able to help.
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