Arbitration in Tampa, Florida
A Practical Alternative to Continued Litigation
Arbitration provides a structured forum for resolving civil disputes outside the traditional courtroom setting. Each party has the opportunity to present evidence, explain its position, and make arguments before the arbitrator, who then issues a decision in accordance with applicable Florida law.
Stacy approaches arbitration with the perspective developed through 20 years of civil litigation and trial experience. She prepares in advance, focuses on the issues that matter, and works to make the process clear and efficient for everyone involved.
What to Expect
PREPARATION
Stacy reviews the materials provided in advance to understand the dispute, the parties’ positions, and the issues requiring consideration.
PRESENTATION
Each side has the opportunity to present its position, arguments, and supporting information through the agreed arbitration process.
DECISION
After considering the evidence and arguments presented, Stacy will provide the
decision in accordance with Florida Statutes.
Courtroom Perspective Applied to Arbitration
Twenty years of litigation provides Stacy with firsthand perspective on how civil cases are developed, evaluated, argued, and ultimately presented for decision.
Experience Representing Both Sides
Stacy’s litigation career includes representing both plaintiffs and defendants. That experience gives her perspective on how opposing sides may evaluate evidence, legal arguments, damages, risk, and the strengths and weaknesses of a case.
When a family trust is established, the trust agreement designates the trustee and/or co-trustees. It also should designate one or more successor trustees in case the initial trustee(s) can no longer perform their duties. The successor trustee takes over in cases where the prior trustee resigns, dies, or is removed. Removing a trustee is a legal process that requires petitioning the probate court and is governed by the terms of the trust agreement and by state law.
Trust agreements usually allow the trustor to freely remove a trustee during their lifetime. The trustor is still living, he or she does not need to give a reason for the removal and can simply execute an amendment to the trust agreement.
In cases where the trustor is either deceased or incapacitated, the problem becomes one for the co-trustee, successor trustee or beneficiaries. Removal can be initiated by a co-trustee, successor trustee or a beneficiary of the trust. This can happen in cases in which a conflict arises between co-trustees, and one is seeking to remove the other or where a successor trustee or beneficiary believes the current trustee is failing to perform its trust duties.
A party seeking to remove a trustee will need to file a petition with the court to have them removed unless the current trustee agrees to the removal.
Trial Experience
Having tried cases before juries for both plaintiffs and defendants, Stacy understands how to identify the issues that truly matter to the outcome of a dispute. She brings that courtroom perspective to each arbitration, helping her evaluate the evidence, arguments, and positions presented by both sides.
Preparation Before the Proceeding
The work begins before the arbitration itself. Stacy reviews the materials submitted in advance so the proceeding can focus on the evidence, arguments, and issues requiring a decision rather than spending valuable time bringing the arbitrator up to speed.
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Binding & Non-Binding Arbitration
Stacy provides both binding and non-binding arbitration for parties seeking a structured process for resolving or evaluating a dispute outside the traditional courtroom setting.
Each side has the opportunity to present evidence, arguments, and its position for consideration. Drawing on her experience trying cases for both plaintiffs and defendants, Stacy brings practical courtroom perspective to the evidence and issues presented.
Arbitration for Civil Disputes
Yates Law Firm provides arbitration services for civil matters where parties are seeking a structured process and neutral decision-maker.
When Is Arbitration Used in a Civil Dispute?
Arbitration may be used when ordered by the court, when the parties have agreed to resolve a dispute outside of court, or when an existing contract or agreement provides for arbitration. Depending on the matter and the parties’ agreement, arbitration can provide a more focused setting for presenting evidence, legal arguments, and competing positions to a neutral decision-maker.
Arbitration can involve disputes arising from contracts, business relationships, insurance matters, real estate, employment, personal injury, and other areas of civil litigation. The specific process may vary depending on the agreement between the parties and the issues involved.
For attorneys and parties preparing for arbitration, selecting an arbitrator with substantial litigation experience can provide valuable perspective on the arguments, evidence, and practical considerations involved in a civil dispute.
READY TO MOVE FORWARD?
A Focused Approach to Civil Arbitration
When a civil dispute requires a neutral decision-maker, experience and preparation matter. Stacy brings two decades of courtroom perspective and a practical approach to every arbitration.
