Rule 1301-1 - ArbitratorsArbitrators will be selected from a Court-approved list after consultation with the Blair County Bar Association. No attorneys from the same law firm or office will serve on the same panel. One attorney will serve as the Case Manager, as designated by the court.
(a) Three (3) attorneys will serve on each panel. There will be weekly panels selected each year. Panels will meet weekly in the designated location. The Case Manager will be responsible for: (1) Assuring readiness for arbitration-discovery completion, outstanding motions status.(2) Reviewing estimated trial time.(3) Discussing and encouraging resolution through pro bono mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution prior to hearing.(b) Following receipt of assigned case list, the Case Manager will contact the attorneys and/or parties in each case within ten (10) days after receiving the assignment.(c) The Case Manager shall obtain files and award forms from Court Administration who files the awards with the Prothonotary.(d) The Case Manager will swear in the panel and take the oath.(e) Substitutions for panel members will be processed by Court Administration.