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Your arbitration hearing will result in a decision (arbitration award) issued by the arbitrator(s) within 30 days of the hearing. The arbitration award will be final and binding on both you and your attorney, unless either of you seeks a trial de novo within 30 days.
Decision on motions for summary judgment: About 15 months after beginning of representation. The judge will make a decision on summary judgment about three months after s/he hears arguments from both sides. If the court grants the wrongdoerâs motion for summary judgment, it will dismiss your case and your case will end. We may offer to help you appeal the judgeâs decision, depending on a variety of factors. If the court denies the wrongdoerâs motion for summary judgment, it becomes more likely that the other side will do the right thing and make a fair settlement offer. Trial: About 18 â 24 months after beginning of representation. If the court denies the wrongdoerâs motion for summary judgment and we do not settle your case, we will finally proceed to trial. The trial will probably last no more than five days, depending on the complexity of your case.