Construction arbitration
Acting in a private arbitration of a construction dispute under the contract's arbitration clause.
What is included
- Advises whether adjudication, arbitration or mediation fits the dispute
- Prepares the notice and documents, or the response
- Presents the case to the adjudicator, arbitrator or mediator
- Advises on enforcing or challenging the decision or award
What is not included
- Reports from engineers, schedulers or quantity surveyors, and other disbursements
- Court, adjudication or arbitration filing fees
- Appeals unless added to the retainer
- Project management or site inspections
Who this service is for
- Contractors and subcontractors with unpaid amounts
- Owners responding to an adjudication
- Parties whose contract calls for arbitration or mediation
Information to have ready
- 1The contract and any dispute resolution clause
- 2Invoices and payment records
- 3Documents and correspondence about the dispute
- 4Any notice of adjudication received
How a referral works
- 1Tell us in a few words what the matter is about, and who else is involved, so we can check for a conflict of interest.
- 2We recommend an Ontario lawyer for your matter, and at least one other you could choose instead.
- 3The lawyer runs their own conflict check, confirms the scope and quotes the fee, normally in a written retainer agreement.
- 4You pay the lawyer's fee to the lawyer. Any referral fee comes out of it, is disclosed to you in writing, and never increases what you pay.
NEO Legal Services Professional Corporation is a licensed paralegal firm, not a law firm. Every step of a referral, and your rights
Frequently asked questions
What does the lawyer charge?
Lawyers usually charge $400–$900/hr for this kind of work, by the hour. The lawyer quotes the actual rate and an estimate. You pay the lawyer directly; the referral itself costs you nothing.
Is an adjudicator's decision final?
It is binding and usually must be paid, but the dispute can still be decided finally in court or arbitration later. There are also limited grounds to set a determination aside.
Can I use adjudication if the project is finished?
Possibly. Changes in force since January 1, 2026 allow adjudication for a limited time after a contract is completed in many cases, but which rules apply depends on your contract, so check with the lawyer as early as possible.
General information only, not legal advice. NEO Legal Services Professional Corporation is a licensed paralegal firm regulated by the Law Society of Ontario.
Important limitations
- No outcome can be guaranteed
- Statutory and contract deadlines keep running during a referral
- The lawyer confirms the scope, fee and steps in a written retainer before starting
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