SETTLEMENT WEEK is Monday, December 5, 2022 through Friday December 9, 2022. During that week no arbitration hearings are scheduled so parties and attorneys can negotiate case settlements. Forthright can also assist in arranging Zoom mediations with DRPs at no cost to the parties during that week. You may request a DRP mediator by sending your request and a list of cases to Robert Maiorana at rmaiorana@forthrightsolutions.com.

Forthright seeks candidates for future positions as Dispute Resolution Professionals (DRPs) to arbitrate personal injury protection (PIP) disputes. This recruitment is to identify and qualify candidates who would like to be considered for a DRP position in the future as positions become available. Candidates should meet the requirements set in N.J.A.C. 11:3-5.5 and N.J.A.C. 11:3-5-12. Please submit resumes by October 10, 2022 to mheftler@forthrightsolutions.com. Please reference “DRP Position” in the subject line. Only electronic resumes will be considered.

SETTLEMENT WEEK is Monday, June 6, 2022 through Friday June 10, 2022. During that week no arbitration hearings are scheduled so parties and attorneys can negotiate case settlements. Forthright can also assist in arranging Zoom mediations with DRPs at no cost to the parties during that week. You may request a DRP mediator by sending your request and a list of cases to Robert Maiorana at rmaiorana@forthrightsolutions.com.

SETTLEMENT WEEK is Monday, June 7, 2021 through Friday June 11, 2021. During that week no arbitration hearings are scheduled so parties and attorneys can negotiate case settlements. Forthright can also assist in arranging Zoom mediations with DRPs at no cost to the parties during that week. You may request a DRP mediator by sending your request and a list of cases to Robert Maiorana at rmaiorana@forthrightsolutions.com.

Our web site has been updated although all the functions from the old site are still here.  We think you will find this page more user-friendly and easier to navigate.   The tools for case management can still be found on the left and the rules, forms and other information is found by clicking the links at the top of the page.  Additional important information and documents are listed in the drop-down menu on our new home page.

Forthright continues to require all In-Person hearings be conducted telephonically. The telephonic only hearings requirement will remain in effect until further notice as we continue to monitor Executive Orders from the Governor’s office and recommendations of the CDC and NJ Health Department. We do not make this decision without careful consideration of the limitations it may impose. However, the NJ No Fault arbitration rules provide for this course, and such presentations have been effectively utilized thousands of times since the beginning of our administration of this program. We urge you to remember that the most important steps you can take are self-care. Thank you for your cooperation and your understanding, as together we navigate this challenging situation.

As law firms and respondents comply with the Governor's Executive Order No. 107 please be reminded to update any changes in contact information with Forthright. The NJ No-Fault Arbitration Program continues to accept arbitration demands, process submissions, answer any inquiry and conduct In-Person hearings (telephonically) as well as OTP. Although we are encouraging electronic filings and submissions, we can still accept demands and submissions by mail.