Party participation.
RCW 26.14.090
in effect(1) A party may: (a) Be represented in an arbitration by an attorney; (b) Be accompanied by an individual who will not be called as a witness or act as an advocate; and (c) Participate in the arbitration to the full extent permitted under the law and procedural rules of this state other than this chapter governing a party's participation in contractual arbitration. (2) A party or representative of a party may not communicate ex parte with the arbitrator except to the extent allowed in a family law proceeding for communication with a judge.
(1) A party may:
(a) Be represented in an arbitration by an attorney;
(b) Be accompanied by an individual who will not be called as a witness or act as an advocate; and
(c) Participate in the arbitration to the full extent permitted under the law and procedural rules of this state other than this chapter governing a party's participation in contractual arbitration.
(2) A party or representative of a party may not communicate ex parte with the arbitrator except to the extent allowed in a family law proceeding for communication with a judge.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.14&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026