LRMA 2.3.
                           ASSIGNMENT TO ARBITRATOR


    (a)  Generally - Stipulations.  When a case is set for arbitration, a list of
five proposed arbitrators will be furnished to the parties.  A master list of
arbitrators will be made available on request.  The parties are encouraged to
stipulate to an arbitrator.  In the absence of a stipulation, the arbitrator
will be chosen from among the five proposed arbitrators in the manner set forth
in this rule.

    (b)  Response by Parties.  Each party may, within 14 days after a list of
proposed arbitrators is furnished to the parties, nominate one or two
arbitrators and strike two arbitrators from the list.  If both parties respond,
an arbitrator nominated by both parties will be appointed.  If no arbitrator
has been nominated by both parties, the Administrator will randomly appoint an
arbitrator from among those not stricken by either party.

    (c)  Response by Only One Party.  If only one party responds within 14 days,
the Administrator will appoint an arbitrator nominated by that party.

    (d)  No Response.  If no party responds within 14 days, the Administrator will
randomly appoint one of the five proposed arbitrators.

    (e)  Additional Parties.  If there are more than two adverse parties, all
represented by different counsel, two additional proposed arbitrators shall be
added to the list for each additional party so represented with the procedures
for selection set forth in this rule to be applied.  The number of adverse
parties shall be determined by the Administrator, subject to review by the
Presiding Judge.


[Amended effective September 1, 2012]