Biographical Notes:

I have extensive legal, business and ADR experience and have served as Mediator in over 20000 cases and as Arbitrator in over 200 cases covering a full spectrum of commercial disputes. I prepare in advance and proactively work to facilitate settlement in my mediations. As the attached resume reflects, I am on multiple panels for institutional arbitration providers and am frequently selected by parties for ad hoc arbitrations. My domestic and international experience includes a wide range of commercial, business, employment, financial, construction, technology, franchise, corporate, real estate, entertainment, IP and a full gamut of insurance matters.

These Biographical Notes tend to repeat everything above which are also contained on attached resumes, so I’ll spare you the repetition. Based on my varied experience, I take seriously how people are affected in the disputes which come before me. I work tirelessly to settle my mediations and diligently to effect a fair, legally proper outcome of matters I arbitrate.

A quick mention that I served in the Peace Corps, practiced law, started and ran businesses, served as employee and employer and have been exposed to all sides of conflict. I listen well and believe I am well qualified to serve as a true neutral in mediation and arbitration matters.

Education:

• J.D., Harvard Law School, 1966
  Voluntary Defenders; Member: Oliver Wendell Holmes Society
• B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo, Phi Beta Kappa, 1963 (Philosophy Major; Science Minor (Biology/Chemistry)
• More Trainings in Mediation and Arbitration—both as Trainer and Trainee--than I should make you suffer through. Detailed list furnished upon request.

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Memberships & Affiliations:

• Member Arizona, New York and Florida Bars and Federal Courts: U.S. District Courts: Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; Southern and Middle Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court; United States Court of International Trade (jurisdiction over international trade/import disputes). Former Diplomate Member: Florida Academy of Professional Mediators; International Mediation Institute (IMI) Certified Mediator; International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR) Arbitration and Mediation Panelist. Former Florida Bar Sections: Trial Lawyers; Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law; Founding Member of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Section. Arizona: ADR Section of AZ Bar; Scottsdale Bar Association. NASD and New York Stock Exchange (FINRA); Member: Writers Guild of America.
• Multiple Institutional ADR Providers including several American Arbitration Association Panels—Please see resume.