Unless otherwise provided in the agreement for alternative resolution, the expenses and fees of the umpire with other expenses, including, but not limited to, costs for the place where the hearings are held, deposition or hearing transcripts, expert fees, and copying of documents, incurred in the conduct of the proceeding, shall be paid as provided in the award. When the agreement for alternative resolution expressly provides, the umpire may provide for payment of attorney's fees.
N.J.S. § 2A:23A-17