Access the Nation’s Premier Construction Dispute Resolution Experts

Resolve your disputes with confidence through the American Arbitration Association’s® (AAA®) specialized construction panel

Construction projects are inherently complex, and disputes are often unavoidable. When disagreements arise, you need experienced professionals with deep industry knowledge to ensure fair and informed resolutions. The American Arbitration Association’s Panel of Construction Arbitrators and Mediators and Dispute Avoidance and Resolution Board (DARB) Panel offer unparalleled expertise in construction law, practices and technical standards.

Explore the AAA Construction Mega Project Panel for disputes arising from major construction and infrastructure projects.

AAA Construction Rules:

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Key Benefits

  • Specialized Knowledge: Our Construction Panel arbitrators and mediators possess extensive backgrounds in construction, architecture, engineering and law. They understand the unique complexities of your projects.
  • Unmatched Experience: AAA panelists handle a wide range of construction disputes, from large, complex claims and multi-party cases to small claims.
  • Commitment to Neutrality: Our arbitrators and mediators uphold the highest ethical standards to bring impartial and objective decision-making to the process.
  • Focus on Efficiency: AAA panelists are committed to streamlined processes that aim to minimize project delays and control costs.

Qualifications for the AAA Construction Panel

The American Arbitration Association upholds strict qualification criteria to ensure that only the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals serve on our Construction Panel. Our standards go beyond traditional legal backgrounds to encompass diverse expertise essential for understanding the complexities of the construction industry.

  • Construction Professionals: Minimum of 10 years of experience in progressively responsible construction, engineering or architecture roles.
  • Construction Attorneys: Minimum of 10 years of legal practice with significant experience in construction law.
  • Demonstrated Expertise: In-depth knowledge of construction contracts, industry practices and relevant regulations.
  • Commitment to Impartiality: Adherence to the highest ethical standards and a proven track record of fairness.

AAA Construction Team

For more information, contact a member of the Construction Team

Iman Hyder-Eliz
Vice President

States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, Puerto Rico
Michael Powell
Vice President

States: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington
Rod Toben
Vice President

States: Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas
Jacqueline Vega Cintron
Vice President

States: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia
Rick Zieglowsky
Vice President

States: Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming