Arbitration Program

Eastern District of New York

Questionnaire for Attorneys in Mediated Cases

Our records indicate that you recently represented a client in a case referred

to arbitration authorized by EDNY Local Rule 83.10. To evaluate the performance

of our Arbitrators, we need to know the views of those who have participated in the

Arbitration session. This questionnaire asks about your experience in the case

identified below. Your responses are confidential and will not be known to the court,

other attorneys, the arbitrator, or the parties.

Please answer all questions with reference to the following case only:

________________________ v. _____________________________

Docket Number: __________________________________________

Type of case _____________________________________________

Arbitrator ________________________________________________

Arbitration hearing date (s) __________________________________

If you were not present at the arbitration hearing in this case, please provide any

information to help us contact the correct attorney and return the blank questionnaire

in the enclosed envelop.

Attorney name:	________________________________________

Firm name:	_________________________________________

Address:	_________________________________________

__________________________________________

Telephone: __________________________________________

Fax:	__________________________________________

________________________________________

Arbitrator Evaluation Questionnaire for Attorneys in Arbitrated Cases

December 2000

Arbitrator Evaluation

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1. Overall, how helpful or detrimental was the arbitration in the resolution of

this case?

Please check one response.

(__) 1. Very helpful.

(__) 2. Somewhat helpful.

(__) 3. It had little impact on the case.

(__) 4. Somewhat detrimental.

(__) 5. Very detrimental.

2. Was your client present at the arbitration hearing?

(__) 1. Yes.

(__) 2. No.

3. Was an Arbitration Statement submitted on behalf or your client prior to the

arbitration hearing?

(__) 1. Yes

(__) 2. No

4. Was a trial de novo requested by any of the parties?

(__) 1. Yes

(__) 2. No

5. Approximately how many hours did the arbitration hearing last?

____ hours

Arbitrator Evaluation

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6. How do you rate the Arbitrator on each of the following points:

Poor Fair Good Very Excellent

Good

1 2 3 4 5

Knowledge of the Law __ __ __ __ __

Preparation __ __ __ __ __

Reasonable of decision __ __ __ __ __

Fairness and impartiality __ __ __ __ __

Comments ______________________________________

_______________________________________________

7. Check which of the following skills the Arbitrator possessed:

(a)	ability to listen actively.	(__)

(b)	ability to analyze problems, identify and separate the issues involved and frame these issues for solution or decision making. (__)

(c)	ability to use clear neutral language in speaking. (__)

(d)	sensitivity to strongly felt values of the participants, including gender, ethnic, and cultural differences. (__)

(e)	ability to deal with complex factual materials. (__)

(f)	presence and persistence. Ability to create and maintain control of a diverse group of disputants. (__)

(g)	ability to earn trust and maintain acceptability. (__)

(h)	ability to screen out non-arbitratable issues. (__)

(i)	ability to make decisions. (__)

(j)	ability to run a hearing. (__)

(k)	ability to distinguish facts from opinions. (__)

7. Would you recommend the Arbitrator?

Not at all Reluctantly Somewhat Highly

1 2 3 4

__ __ __ __

Any comments or suggestions you may have about the Arbitrator or the arbitration program or its application to this case are welcome. Please use the back of this page.

THANK YOU.

Please return this questionnaire to:

Rita Credle, Arbitration Clerk

United States District Court

Eastern District of New York

225 Cadman Plaza East

Brooklyn, NY 11201