Demand for Arbitration Template

This Demand for Arbitration (“Demand”) is made on [Date] by:

Claimant: [Full Legal Name / Company Name]
Address: [Address]
Phone: [Phone Number]
Email: [Email Address]

Respondent: [Full Legal Name / Company Name]
Address: [Address]
Phone: [Phone Number]
Email: [Email Address]

1. Background

The Claimant and Respondent are parties to a contract dated [Contract Date], which contains an arbitration clause requiring disputes to be resolved through arbitration. A dispute has arisen concerning the following matter:
[Provide detailed description of the dispute].

2. Arbitration Agreement Reference

Pursuant to Section [Number] of the contract, the Parties agreed to submit disputes to arbitration under the rules of [Arbitration Organization, e.g., AAA, JAMS] in accordance with [State/Country] law.

3. Relief Sought

The Claimant seeks the following relief:

• Monetary damages in the amount of $[Amount].

• Declaratory judgment on rights and obligations.

• Any other relief the arbitrator deems just and proper.

4. Proposed Arbitrators

The Claimant proposes the following arbitrators for consideration:

1. [Name, Credentials]

2. [Name, Credentials]

3. [Name, Credentials]

5. Venue and Rules

The arbitration shall take place in [City, State] and be conducted according to the rules of [Arbitration Organization or specified rules].

6. Costs and Fees

The Parties shall share arbitration fees equally unless otherwise determined by the arbitrator or provided by law.

7. Notice to Respondent

The Respondent is hereby notified that failure to respond to this Demand within [X days] may result in the arbitration proceeding without their participation.

8. Governing Law

This Demand and the arbitration process shall be governed by the laws of [State/Country].

Signatures

Claimant Signature: ____________________________ Date: _________
Printed Name & Title: _________________________________________

Respondent Signature (optional acknowledgment): __________________ Date: _________
Printed Name & Title: _________________________________________