- Beijing Huakong Technology Co. Ltd. v. SMAR Equipamentos Industriais Ltda (lead counsel for Brazilian respondent-counterclaimant in arbitration under the auspices of Stockholm Chamber of Commerce between high-tech Chinese and Brazilian corporations involving claims of breach of contract for failure to provide product that conformed to specifications, and counterclaims for theft of computer software and related technology; arbitration held in London; award in favor of respondent on claims and award of counterclaims)
- Brady & Sun, Inc., v. Four Seasons Solar Products Corp. (lead counsel for defendant solarium manufacturer and distributor in complex federal court contract and unfair trade practices case; jury verdict for defendant and award of counterclaims)
- Mark Jones v. Canon Business Solutions-East, Inc. (defense of employment discrimination/whistleblower action in Michigan federal court asserting retaliation and unlawful termination of employment; summary judgment awarded in favor of defendant)
- Willis Re Inc. v. Simon Hudson and John B. Collins Associates, Inc. (lead counsel for corporate defendant in action asserting claims of breach of restrictive covenant, confidentiality agreements and fiduciary duty, tortious interference with contracts; summary judgment awarded in favor of defendant; affirmed on appeal)
- Peter Connolly v. Canon U.S.A., Inc. (defense of age discrimination case, including successful trial before New York State Division of Human Rights)
- Koren-DiResta Construction Co., Inc. v. Indonesian Mission to the United Nations (lead counsel in AAA arbitration for owner in construction dispute; after 22 days of hearings, settled for nominal amount)
- Aero Falcon, S.A. v. G. Andrew Deutsch and Falcon Jet Aircraft (lead counsel for owner of Argentinian jet aircraft distributor brought by prior owner alleging interference with contract and related claims; after three week bench trial in New Jersey Superior Court, decision in favor of defendant)
- Matt Ellman v. Marcella Corporation (lead counsel for defendant in New Jersey litigation involving claims by independent contractor for unpaid sales commissions and other compensation; favorably settled)
- Elghanayan v. Eshaghian (lead counsel for respondents in AAA arbitration concerning real estate partnership dispute among partners, including contract, fiduciary duty, constructive trust and fraud claims; after hearing, award in favor of respondents)
- Electricity Pensions Trustee Limited v. Creek Funding Corporation and Sarakreek Holding N.V. (lead counsel for British pension fund in arbitration under auspices of the International Chamber of Commerce concerning alleged multi-million dollar breach of stock purchase agreement involving sale of hotel and office complex; favorably settled)
- Mt. Lucas Associates, Inc. v. MG Refining and Marketing, Inc. (lead counsel for plaintiff/counterclaim-defendants in action involving commodities investment consulting agreement, including contract, fiduciary duty, securities and commodities claims; partial summary judgment granted and affirmed on appeal; successful bench trial of remaining claims)
- Fidelity Partners, Inc. v. First Trust of New York National Association (defense of federal claims involving international indirect securities holding systems; dismissal of claims and affirmance on appeal by Second Circuit)
- 1174 Lexington Avenue Owners Corp. v. 1174 Lexington Avenue Corp. (lead counsel for defendant in commercial lease dispute; after bench trial, decision in favor of defendant)
- Elghanayan v. Eshaghian (lead counsel for defendants in partnership dissolution action; after trial involving valuation of commercial and residential real property, decision in favor of defendants)
Experience as ADR Neutral Over 20 years of experience as neutral mediator and arbitrator, including as chair of three arbitrator panels and single arbitrator. Known for case management skill and moving cases to conclusion in an efficient and cost effective manner. As neutral, arbitrated more than 100 cases, including breach of dealer contract between large telecommunications company and dealer; breach of executive employment agreements between former executive employees and financial institutions; breach of series of contracts between insurance company and pharmaceutical company; breach of agreement concerning sale of accounting firm; breach of agreement between importer and distributor of alcoholic beverages; breach of contract involving sale of restaurant business; contract dispute between major electronics manufacturer and computer software vendor; determination of liability for losses between purchaser and seller of seed company. As neutral, mediated more than 100 cases, including disputes between supplier and purchaser of computer technology products; financial institutions and former executive employees; religious institution and catering and restaurant vendor; retail employer, EEOC, ethnic based rights organization and former employees; real estate owner/developer and consultant/broker; and employment discrimination cases.
- Member, Panel of Arbitrators of American Arbitration Association
- Member, Panel of Mediators of American Arbitration Association
- Distinguished Neutral, International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution
- Fellow, College of Commercial Arbitrators
- Court Appointed Arbitrator, Commercial Division of NYS Supreme Court, New York County
- Court Appointed Mediator, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- Court Appointed Mediator and Arbitrator, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- Mediator, FINRA Dispute Resolution Mediation Program
- Court Appointed Arbitrator, Civil Court of the City of New York
- Certified Mediator, International Mediation Institute
- Charter Member, National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals