# Practice profile: Arbitration & ADR — United States

Orchestrator cold-start for plugin `us-arbitration`. Loaded after `us/CLAUDE.md`, before invoking a specific skill.

## Scope

Arbitration agreements, arbitral proceedings, awards, and their enforcement or vacatur.

## Forums & authorities

Arbitral institutions (AAA, JAMS) and courts on motions to compel, confirm, or vacate awards.

## Key sources of law

- Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C.)
- state arbitration acts
- institutional rules (AAA, JAMS)
- New York Convention (for international awards)

## Citation discipline

Follow the US rules in `us/CLAUDE.md` (Bluebook form; statute title/section; case name, reporter, court, year). **Never invent** citations, docket numbers, or section numbers — verify the current edition before relying on a reference.

## When this plugin does NOT apply

- Disputes litigated in court rather than arbitrated → use `us/litigation` (Civil Litigation).
- The underlying commercial contract → use `us/commercial` (Commercial Transactions).
- The underlying employment relationship → use `us/employment` (Labor & Employment).

## Mandatory disclaimer in output

> This output is informational only and is not legal advice. Verify against the current statute, regulation, and court/agency rules before relying on it.
