Can an arbitration be conducted without a hearing?
Yes, a great number of arbitrations in New York are handled by documents via mail, without the need for a formal hearing. Some are handled by individuals in other cities or countries, be they lawyers or employees of the disputant companies. You do not have to declare at the outset of an arbitration whether the arbitration is going to be conducted on documents alone. You can start the arbitration by mail and reserve the right to ask for a hearing at a later date.
