ARBITRATION: Can "private judges" decide Maryland cases?

As "private judges" become an increasingly popular alternative to protracted litigation, private litigants seek arbitrators with a firm command of the law, expertise in litigation, and a reasoned and scholarly approach to the significant decisions required in important cases. As a former professor of law who has litigated numerous cases on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants alike, Irwin Kramer approaches the arbitration of claims from an evenhanded and objective perspective designed to resolve matters fairly and equitably for all concerned in light of the evidence produced. Following each arbitration hearing, Mr. Kramer provides written opinions explaining the rationale for decision. In this manner, all litigants emerge with a firm understanding of the factors involved in the decision and the confidence that their views and evidence were fully considered.