Examples of FINRA Arbitration motions

There needs to be an absolute appearance of being impartial. motions — FINRA Arbitration Motions

Arbitration has often been compared to the traditional courts. The major difference is that the parties are able to proceed in a much more deliberate matter. Although arbitration is an informal process, a variety of matters may be subject to motion practice. The following is a non-exhaustive list of common motions that can be filed in FINRA arbitration. I will describe them more fully in subsequent postings.

Motion to Amend a Claim
Motion to Consolidate Claims
Motion to Sever Claims
Motion to Change the Hearing Location
Motion to Bar Defenses Due to Untimely or Incomplete Answers
Motion to Compel Discovery
Motion to Postpone a Hearing
Motion to Dismiss
Motion in Limine

About the Author: Ken Strongman (www.kpstrongman.com) has years of experience and a growing national reputation as a mediator and arbitrator. He has successfully resolved more than a thousand disputes in the fields of construction defects, real estate, intellectual property, and employment. He is also a Mediator and Arbitrator for FINRA.