Expedited commercial adjudication for attorneys and business parties who need a neutral decision fast: Article 75 arbitration and CPLR 4317 consent referee services.
Bench-trial style hearing with defined issues, exhibit rules, and a focused record.
Written submissions with a short briefing schedule and a reasoned written decision.
Article 75 arbitration and CPLR 4317 consent referee services for urgent commercial disputes.
Simple, attorney-friendly workflow designed to reach a decision quickly while preserving fairness.
For emergency matters, contact me directly. I’ll respond with a proposed fast-track process (One-Day Bench Trial or Documents-Only) and a short intake checklist.
Fictional example for demonstration (not an actual case; not legal advice). High-demand emergency scenario: construction payment stoppage / shutdown risk.
INTERIM ARBITRAL AWARD (REDACTED SAMPLE) — EXPEDITED COMMERCIAL DISPUTE
Seat/Governing Law: New York, USA
Date: [REDACTED]
BETWEEN:
[CLAIMANT] (General Contractor) — Claimant
and
[RESPONDENT] (Owner/Developer) — Respondent
ARBITRATOR: Zarak O. Ali, Arb.
A. NATURE OF DISPUTE
1. Claimant seeks emergency interim relief due to unpaid progress invoices and imminent project demobilization.
2. Respondent disputes entitlement and alleges deficiencies and disputed change orders.
B. AUTHORITY (INTERIM ONLY)
3. The Parties’ arbitration agreement provides for expedited measures.
4. This interim award preserves the status quo and does not finally determine liability or quantum except as stated.
C. FINDINGS (INTERIM)
5. Claimant has demonstrated a prima facie entitlement to payment for undisputed base-scope work in Pay App No. [REDACTED].
6. The record supports urgent risk: subcontractor withdrawal, loss of workforce, remobilization cost, and schedule slippage.
7. A proportionate escrow structure protects Respondent’s defenses while preventing shutdown.
D. ORDER
8. Respondent shall deposit $[REDACTED] into escrow within five (5) business days.
9. Upon proof of funding, escrow shall release $[REDACTED] to Claimant solely for critical-path subcontractor payments (Schedule A – Redacted).
10. Claimant shall provide lien waivers and accounting for released amounts within seven (7) days of disbursement.
11. All rights, defenses, counterclaims, and setoffs are reserved to the merits hearing.
12. Merits schedule: documents-only briefing on liability issues; one-day hearing reserved for disputed credibility issues, if required.
13. Target merits hearing window: within 21–30 days.
DATED: [REDACTED]
______________________________
Zarak O. Ali, Arb.
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