Chest. Cnty. Ct. Comm. Plea. R. 1302.2

As amended through February 1, 2024

Rule 1302.2 - Composition Of Arbitration Boards

Each board of arbitrators shall consist of a chair, a non-chair category A and a non-chair category B attorney.

(a)

(1) Chair Requirements

Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitration board shall be chaired by a member of the bar who has been admitted to the practice of law for at least ten (10) years and who has substantial experience in civil litigation.

(2) Non-Chair Category A Attorney Requirements

The attorney should have five (5) years of substantial experience in civil litigation. If no attorney with five (5) years of substantial experience in civil litigation is available to serve, the Court Administrator may authorize an attorney with three (3) years of substantial experience in civil litigation to sit.

(3) Non-Chair Category B Attorney Requirements

Any attorney qualified under these rules to serve as a member of a board of arbitrators.

(b) A list of available arbitrators who are qualified to serve as chair of arbitration boards shall be maintained by the Court Administrator.

Chest. Cnty. Ct. Comm. Plea. R. 1302.2

Adopted June 19, 2012., effective thirty (30) days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin