Hey here’s a question. Does one get in trouble if one advertises oneself as available for dispute resolution, or mediation, or arbitration, if one does not have some kind of relevant license? Or is the only problem with it that it’s stupid?
Depends on the jurisdiction. For example, in Texas, I believe that licensed mediators are required to complete 40 hours of mediation training, at least if they want to get appointed by a court to mediate a dispute. This looks like a list of the requirements for mediators in different states, although I don’t know enough to tell you whether it’s actually accurate.
I doubt there are similar uniform requirements for arbitration. Essentially, arbitration usually involves the parties selecting one or more “judges” to determine their case. However, organizations like the American Arbitration Association typically have requirements for the arbitrators to be qualified. (Example here.)