LMAR 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 using Stipulation to Arbitrator
(form LMAR–02.0300).  In the absence of a stipulation, the
arbitrator will be chosen from among the five proposed
arbitrators in the manner defined by this rule.

     (b) Response by Parties.  Each party may, within
ten days after a list of proposed arbitrators has been
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 arbitration director will appoint an arbitrator
from among those not stricken by either party.
Amended effective 9/1/01

     (c) Response by Only One Party.  If only one party
responds within ten days, the arbitration director will
appoint an arbitrator nominated by that party.
Amended effective 9/1/01

     (d) No Response.  If neither party responds within ten
days, the arbitration director will appoint one of the five
proposed arbitrators.
Amended effective 9/1/01

     (e) Additional Arbitrators for 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 above principles of selection to be applied.


Amended effective 9/1/01