California Auto Warranty Fee Disputes: Fast, Fair Resolutions
When arbitration is unavoidable, New Era ADR benefits all parties — enabling faster fee recovery, lower costs and less acrimony
Efficient
New Era ADR’s Rules and purpose-built platform deliver fast resolutions and create a quicker path to restitution and recovery.
Virtual
Resolve fee disputes effectively and efficiently on our secure, easily accessible digital platform.
Fair and Transparent
Each party participates equally in choosing an unbiased, experienced, California court-approved Neutral to preside over your dispute.
Built for High Volume
A fee-dispute platform built for high volumes so plaintiffs attorneys get paid faster and automakers close cases faster.
User Friendly
New Era’s virtual platform is easy to access for all parties and their attorneys, and the case file that logs all activities is available for everyone after the arbitration.
Trusted by the Best
New Era is vetted by numerous law firms of all sizes and trusted by individuals, small organizations, and large enterprises alike.
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Why is New Era ADR the Top Venue for California Auto Fee Arbitrations?
New Era ADR provides a straightforward arbitration process that includes:
Access to California Court Approved Neutrals who are highly experienced in California auto warranty claims
Equal participation of all parties and their legal teams, including direct in-platform collaboration for any paralegals and administrative staff
Easy document upload and sharing
Activity log and audit trail to hold all parties accountable for scheduling and participation in the arbitration process
Portfolio management and collaboration tools for attorneys handling multiple auto warranty cases at the same time
About New Era ADR’s California Court Approved Neutrals
Experts
Expertise in California Auto Warranty claims is crucial because it ensures informed decision-making, leading to more accurate, relevant, and fair outcomes based on a deep understanding of the specific issues at hand.
Proven
Our Neutrals have proven track records of fairness and effectiveness, strong ethical standards, and excellent communication skills to facilitate a clear, respectful, and transparent resolution process.
Independent
Our Neutrals are seasoned professionals with deep experience in arbitration and mediation as well as their personal areas of expertise. Our rank-and-strike selection process ensures that you have the most qualified Neutral to oversee your case.
Diverse
Our diverse bench brings a range of perspectives and experiences, reducing unconscious bias and enhancing the fairness and inclusivity of the decision-making process.
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A Simple & Transparent Process
Each Party Registers and Files
Arbitrator Selection
Evidence Submissions and Exchange
Hearing Scheduled and Held (if necessary)
Arbitration Award Issued
Frequently Asked Questions
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New Era ADR is an online dispute resolution platform and provider. Put simply, it allows individuals and corporations to resolve their legal disputes by connecting them to experienced arbitrators and mediators (“Neutrals”), who then direct the disputes. All of the decisions rendered by Neutrals on New Era products are enforceable in courts of law. New Era utilizes a user-friendly, online platform to administer the dispute, and the Neutrals make the ultimate decisions. Learn more here.
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Unlike traditional forums, New Era ADR offers an expedited process on a fully digital solution that eliminates the need for in-person hearings and leverages technology for ease in document exchange, communication, scheduling, and process documentation.
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New Era ADR’s fee arbitration product ensures compliance with CA AB 1755 attorneys fees arbitrations. From selecting a Neutral to exchanging documents to scheduling hearings to receiving an arbitration award, New Era facilitates the entire process while enforcing statutory timelines. Every action is recorded and is downloadable in one, easy-to-transfer case file when the case concludes.
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Both parties select from a list of 3-8 rigorously vetted Neutrals by way of a rank-and-strike process, ensuring fair and informed decision-making, with any potential conflicts of interest disclosed and addressed promptly.
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Although New Era ADR cannot provide legal advice, the arbitration award is legally enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction, just like those from other ADR forums.
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Yes, mutual consent from both parties is essential to initiate the alternative dispute resolution process on New Era ADR’s platform.
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While we can’t offer legal advice, we’re here to guide you through any technical issues or questions about our platform. For fast response, visit our Help page.
Frequently Asked Questions for Attorneys
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New Era ADR carefully selects arbitrators with extensive experience and a proven track record in their respective fields, including with California auto-warranty / Lemon Law disputes. Our roster includes industry leaders who are committed to delivering fair and efficient decisions. We prioritize quality, expertise, and a desire to run an efficient process without any gamesmanship, ensuring that each Neutral meets the highest standards. New Era ADR Neutrals are non-exclusive, independent contractors of New Era and serve as Neutrals on other forums as well, many of whom have been operating their own arbitration and/or mediation practice for decades.
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Yes, arbitration awards issued by New Era ADR are enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), just like those from other ADR forums. Our processes are designed to comply with legal standards, ensuring that our awards hold up in court and are respected by the legal community.
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New Era ADR is committed to maintaining the highest levels of impartiality and fairness in every case. Our arbitrators are bound by strict ethical guidelines, and we provide transparency throughout the process. Both parties participate equally in the entire process from start to finish.
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New Era ADR offers a streamlined, fully digital ADR process that is designed to be more efficient than traditional forums. New Era ADR commits to resolving arbitrations within approximately 100 days, significantly faster than traditional arbitration processes.
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Security and reliability are top priorities at New Era ADR. Our platform is SOC-2, Type II compliant and utilizes state-of-the-art encryption and data protection measures to ensure that all case information remains secure. We have designed our platform to be user-friendly and accessible while maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity to protect your clients’ sensitive information.