A party to an arbitration proceeding may be represented by a lawyer.
§ 1867.Legal Representation
Chapter 38B: Uniform Arbitration Act · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified August 3, 2026
In one sentenceGives any party to an arbitration proceeding the right to be represented by a lawyer, a right the act generally treats as non-waivable before a dispute arises.
Full Text of § 1867
Amendment History
Added by Laws 2005, SB 873, c. 364, §17, eff. 1/1/2006.
Plain-English Summary
Section 1867 states a single, simple rule: a party to an arbitration proceeding may be represented by a lawyer. It's short, but it isn't optional in most cases -- Section 1855 bars parties from waiving this right before a dispute arises, with one narrow exception letting an employer and a labor organization waive it in a labor arbitration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring a lawyer to my arbitration hearing in Oklahoma?
Yes. Section 1867 gives any party to an arbitration proceeding the right to be represented by a lawyer.
Can an arbitration agreement take away my right to a lawyer?
Generally no. Section 1855 bars waiving this right before a dispute arises, except that an employer and a labor organization may waive it in a labor arbitration.
Does this right apply to every kind of arbitration, including labor disputes?
The right itself applies to any arbitration proceeding, but Section 1855 lets an employer and a labor organization waive it specifically in a labor arbitration.
Source & verification. Section text is reproduced verbatim from
Title 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes, enacted by the Oklahoma Legislature.
Last verified August 3, 2026.
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