Alternative Dispute Resolution,
Appellate Practice,
California Courts of Appeal,
Civil Litigation
Feb. 10, 2022
Disqualifying arbitrators under the California Arbitration Act
The CAA requires a proposed arbitrator to provide a disclosure statement identifying issues that could raise impartiality questions.





Gary A. Watt
Partner
Hanson Bridgett LLP
State Bar Approved, Certified Appellate Specialist
Email: gwatt@hansonbridgett.com
Gary chairs Hanson Bridgett's Appellate Practice. He is a State Bar-approved, certified appellate specialist. In addition to writs and appeals, his practice includes anti-SLAPP and post-trial motions as well as trial and appellate consulting. His blog posts can be read at www.appellateinsight.com.

Patrick Burns
Partner
Hanson Bridgett LLP
Email: pburns@hansonbridgett.com
Patrick is a partner in the firm's Appellate Practice. Patrick focuses on writs and appeals, as well as law and motion in the state and federal courts. A former litigator at a global law firm, Patrick has experience litigating high-stakes disputes. He can be reached at pburns@hansonbridgett.com and his blog posts can be read at www.appellateinsight.com.

The California Arbitration Act requires a proposed arbitrator to provide a disclosure statement identifying issues that could raise impartiality questions. A party can automatically disqualify the arbi...
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