Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

Peter,

Looks really interesting. Can you tell me how lawyers are reacting to the pricing you are paying them for being arbitrators? (assuming you are paying them) and if you are not paying them, how are you getting them to agree.

When I look at $300 for a case, I think, well, most attorneys bill at $400+ an hour (many for as much as $1,000), and they may get $100/hour+ personally after splitting with the law firm, so if a case takes more than 3 hours to arbitrate it seems hard.

On the other hand, there are no law jobs out there, so maybe you are getting fresh graduates?

I'm just curious I guess.



You get what you pay for. I think you identified it. You are going to get a decision made after a cursory review of the submitted evidence, i.e. a "gut reaction." Might be little better than a coin flip in some cases.


Then the ruling can be attacked as capricious and arbitrary, thereby negating any value to the judgement in the first place. Curious how they are going to deal with that.


Our arbitrators do spend time sufficient time on each hearing. Not sure how to proof this to you.


1. There are plenty of CIArb graduates who like making an extra $75/hour on the side.

2. Some libertarian scholars apply who love the idea so much they want to work below market rate.




Consider applying for YC's Fall 2026 batch! Applications are open till July 27.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: