ARC, California's oldest and most established private dispute resolution provider, has been at forefront of California's legal and cultural revolutions since its founding. Alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation, arbitration and mediation have been a key part of the 21st century. These cost-effective and efficient methods are used by business leaders and skilled attorneys to resolve serious disputes and prevent lengthy and adversarial court proceedings. There is an increasing demand for neutrals and the complexity of civil litigation. ARC is a driving force behind Dispute Resolution for the 21st Century. ARC has assembled a formidable panel of jurists that includes many of the most highly-sought-after former judges from Federal and State courts, as well as lawyer-neutrals who have years of experience in their subject areas and continue to be trained. ARC continues to add new panelists. For the latest updates, please visit our panelists page. ARC clients include major law firms, Fortune 500 companies and public entities, as well as TPAs. ARC offers its clients the best case management and neutral services. ARC is known for its integrity and ethical high standards. We deliver consistent results. We are committed to client satisfaction and the well-being of our panelists. ARC is able to handle complex and multi-party disputes. The Specialty Panels are composed of neutrals with experience in specific areas such as construction defects, multiparty business, commercial, and employment. ARC's affordable fees allow you to make the best use of your litigation budget. No matter the case value, our hearing fees are competitive and fixed. Each jurist sets their hourly rate. ARC's Case Administrators are available 24/7 to manage and organize cases of any size. They are skilled negotiators and facilitators who know how to bring reluctant parties together and recommend the neutral that can best resolve the matter. ARC provides services both nationally and internationally. The state-of the-art Los Angeles locations, which include our Century City office and Downtown offices, make it easy and convenient to resolve issues. The centers offer large, modern hearing rooms, great views, internet access and ample space for refreshments. ARC offers MCLE courses for law firms that cover a broad range of subjects, including substantive legal questions and ethics, as well as the most recent issues affecting arbitration, mediation and other dispute resolution methods.