Roger Johnson Consulting provides mediation, facilitation, and arbitration to legal, contractual, and dispute related issues that arise from project development, construction, and engineering processes.  Roger Johnson Consulting  offers legal services in connection with all phases of project development and execution -- from project risk evaluation, site selection and acquisition, engineering and construction, to claims resolution and project close-out.  Our company is dedicated to providing quality and cost effective services to owners, engineers, contractors, and project developers. Give Roger Johnson a call to help him settle your dispute.  

ROGER JOHNSON 
(604) 290-4320

WHAT IS ARBITRATION

ARBITRATION is an adjudicatory process in which a neutral third party is empowered to render a final and binding decision after hearing all of the evidence, arguments, and proofs of the disputing parties. Arbitration, as opposed to the common court litigation, is not a public forum; therefore, the parties' privacy is preserved. Only when the award is contested in a court of law, that it then becomes public; however, this only happens in very rare occasions. The Award cannot be reviewed by a court, and there is no appeal. Arbitration is a substitute for a trial and the review of court's decision by the appellate courts.

WHAT IS FACILITATION

A facilitator guides a group of people towards fulfilling the purpose of the group. The facilitator initially helps with communication and understanding. People who see different aspects of a challenge or controversy can then be helped to constructively explore their differences and search for solutions that go beyond their own vision of what is possible.

WHAT IS MEDIATION

MEDIATION involves using a trained neutral third party to assist disputing parties to bring about a mutually acceptable resolution of an existing dispute. The Mediator convenes joint and separate meetings with the parties to explore interests, needs, positions, and potential solutions. Mediator's do not have the authority to compel a decision. Resolutions must be reached and agreed to by the parties themselves.

WHY CHOOSE SELF-ADMINISTERED ARBITRATION ?

• It is cheaper, faster and more informal that either litigation or Agency-Administered arbitration.

• The parties have greater control in terms of selecting the Arbitrator and when and where the matter is to be heard and decided. Once the dates are set there is much less worry about unnecessary postponements experienced in court proceedings, as well as in Agency-Administered cases..  

• There is no intrusion by someone not involved in the one-on-one relationship of the parties and the Arbitrator, thus eliminating its bureaucracy.
  

WHO IS CONSIDERED A GOOD ARBITRATOR?

• An individual who has vast general experience in matters being disputed, such as General and Technical Specifications management, Contract and Subcontract negotiations. Change Orders. Estimating, Critical Path Method scheduling, Senior-level business management, etc.  

• One who has arbitration experience in the field of construction which is being disputed.  

• One who has construction experience as a representative of General Contractors as well as Sub-contractor.  

• A person who is noted for being impartial and unbiased in his performance as an Arbitrator.  

• One who has a degree and is a member of professional organizations.  

• One who has received commendations or honors.  

• One who has instruction experience on the topics of management, expert witness conduct and arbitration proceedings.

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