International Arbitration

Respected and Trusted International Arbitrator

In today's global economy, businesses and individuals are increasingly using international arbitration as an effective and economical way to resolve international business disputes.

The Benefits of Arbitrating International Disputes

No matter how carefully you draft your contracts, disputes do occur. To prevent clients from having to deal with expensive and risky litigation in foreign countries, many lawyers include arbitration clauses in international business agreements.

Foreign arbitration awards are recognized and enforceable in the courts of many countries across the globe. International arbitration offers a cost-effective alternative to multi-jurisdictional litigation between parties in different countries.

In addition to being a less expensive and faster method of resolving cross-border disputes, international arbitration can also help parties maintain valuable relationships with foreign business partners.

Contact Dwight E. Jefferson Attorney at Law, P.L.L.C. by e-mail, at 713-222-1222 or toll free at 1-866-60-JUDGE for more information about international commercial arbitration, or to schedule your arbitration.

Qualified, Impartial and Respected International Arbitrator

As your arbitrator or one of a panel of arbitrators in an international dispute, Dwight E. Jefferson will bring a wide range of experience and knowledge to the table.

He practiced as a trial lawyer for more than 20 years, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. He has 5 years of experience as a Texas District Judge as well as extensive training and experience in arbitration, mediation and alternative dispute resolution. He earned his Certificate in International Arbitration Skills from the A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center at the University of Houston Law Center.

Attorney Jefferson takes a straightforward approach to the law. He brings to the table the ability to separate the emotions of a case from the facts. He has the objectivity, impartiality and integrity needed to render a fair arbitration decision and award in your international business dispute.

Attorney Dwight E. Jefferson is available to arbitrate international business law matters and other disputes through the American Arbitration Association's International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) or under other international dispute resolution rules. He is able to arbitrate international disputes throughout the country, including in New Orleans, Washington DC, New York, and his home city of Houston, Texas.

Dwight Jefferson has the skills, knowledge and cultural sensitivity needed to mediate a wide range of international disputes, including:

• Cross-border employment law disputes between corporations and employees
• Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) disputes
• Breach of contract claims related to procurement, manufacturing and other international contracts
• Joint venture disputes
• Other commercial disputes between companies in the United States and foreign companies

Whether you are an oil and gas company who is facing litigation with an overseas business involving drilling rights in the Gulf or Mexico, or you are a corporation seeking to resolve a contract fulfillment dispute with a foreign company, international arbitration may be your path to an efficient and cost-effective resolution.

To learn more about how your business can use international commercial arbitration to resolve legal disputes, contact experienced arbitrator and mediator Dwight E. Jefferson by e-mail, at 713-222-1222, or toll free at 1-866-60-JUDGE.