Procedural Steps in AAA Arbitration (Commercial Rules)

by White & Case LLP with Practical Law Arbitration

A Practice Note providing a step-by-step guide for conducting arbitration under the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). This Practice Note addresses key considerations under both the 2013 and the updated 2022 versions of the rules, outlining the entire AAA arbitration process. It covers crucial preliminary steps for claimants and respondents, the formal commencement of proceedings through a Demand for Arbitration and Answering Statement, and the procedures for arbitrator appointment. This resource also examines the management of jurisdictional challenges, the process for seeking interim and emergency relief, and the conduct of the arbitration hearing. Furthermore, it explores the scope and issuance of the final arbitral award and post-award options, including modification and the use of the AAA's Optional Appellate Arbitration Rules, as well as supplementary rules like the Expedited Procedures and the Procedures for Large, Complex Commercial Disputes.