1 On the other hand, according to http://www.insidecounsel.com, arbitration is more expensive than litigation. 2  This is based on the result of a study of employment-related disputes. 3  Attorney’s fees range from $13,043.35 to $283,583.45.4  The total cost of arbitration was reported to range from $13,476.77 to $403, 033.90. Check out the cost calculator at icwbo.org to help you determine an estimate of the likely costs of an arbitration. 2  On the other hand, according to http://www.insidecounsel.com, arbitration is more expensive than litigation. 3  This is based on the result of a study of employment-related disputes.