NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NAM is proud to announce that Roy Israel, NAM President and CEO, and 6 of the firm’s neutrals have been named 2017 Alternative Dispute Resolution Champions by the National Law Journal Legal & Times. Only 37 ADR Champions were selected from nominations received throughout the United States and each nominee was carefully vetted by the National Law Journal. Those who were chosen have distinguished themselves in the field of arbitration and mediation, each having an abiding passion for, and deep commitment to, the practice of ADR with a remarkable track record of success. It is an exemplary list of the finest leaders and neutrals in the United States with each honoree continuing to make a mark in ADR.
In addition to Mr. Israel (second year in a row), the NAM neutrals who have been recognized as 2017 Alternative Dispute Resolution Champions are Richard P. Byrne, Esq. (second year in a row), Hon. John P. DiBlasi (second year in a row), Hon. Luis A. Gonzalez, Susan Hernandez, Esq. (second year in a row), William M. Savino, Esq. and Hon. Peter B. Skelos.
Roy Israel stated, “Once again, this is a most prestigious honor and I am delighted that the National Law Journalrecognized the accomplishments of these 6 highly regarded neutrals. All of them have outstanding credentials and reputations and are well deserving of this national recognition. This accolade is a testament to their exceptional contributions to ADR and I couldn’t be prouder.”
Click below to view the National Law Journal’s 2017 ADR Champions
http://pdfserver.amlaw.com/nlj/flipbook/ADR_Champions_2017/index.html
The NAM neutrals, named as ADR Champions, are available to mediate and arbitrate cases throughout the United States.
Richard P. Byrne, Esq.
Co-Managing Partner, L’Abbate, Balkan, Colavita & Contini, L.L.P.
Specialties Include:
Commercial, Construction, Disability, Employment, Labor Law, Insurance and Reinsurance, Risk Transfer, Products Liability, Property Damage
Click below to view Richard P. Byrne’s resume
http://www.namadr.com/documents/ho_resumes/NAMResume-Byrne_Richard.pdf
Hon. John P. DiBlasi
Former Justice of the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court, Westchester County
Specialties Include:
Commercial, International, Finance, Defamation, Employment, Entertainment, False Imprisonment, Fraud, Insurance Coverage, Intentional Torts, Land Use, Professional Malpractice
Click below to view John P. DiBlasi’s resume
http://www.namadr.com/documents/ho_resumes/NAMResume-DiBlasi_John.pdf
Hon. Luis A. Gonzalez
Former Justice, Appellate Division, 1st Dept., New York County
Specialties Include:
Administrative Law, Commercial, Construction, Employment, Insurance/Reinsurance, Real Estate
Click below to view Luis A. Gonzalez’s resume
http://www.namadr.com/documents/ho_resumes/NAMResume-Gonzalez_Luis.pdf
Susan Hernandez, Esq.
Former Chief of Staff to Presiding Justice Appellate Division, 1st Department, Mediation Coordinator, Bronx County
Specialties Include:
Labor Law, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Negligence, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Torts & Product Liability
Click below to view Susan Hernandez’s resume
http://www.namadr.com/documents/ho_resumes/NAMResume-Hernandez_Susan.pdf
William M. Savino, Esq.
Partner, Rivkin Radler LLP
Specialties Include:
Commercial, Insurance Coverage, Municipal, Partnership and Professional Disputes, Business Torts, Intellectual Property Liability Coverage Disputes
Click below to view William M. Savino’s resume
http://www.namadr.com/documents/ho_resumes/NAMResume-Savino_William.pdf
Hon. Peter B. Skelos
Associate Justice, Appellate Division, 2nd Dept., Nassau County
Specialties Include: Commercial, Construction, Coop/Condo/HOA, Insurance Coverage, Land Use/Planning, Real Estate, Trade Secrets
Click below to view Peter B. Skelos’ resume
http://www.namadr.com/documents/ho_resumes/NAMResume-Skelos_Peter.pdf
ABOUT NAM
Founded in 1992, NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) has been recognized for its superb customer service and exceptional panel of arbitrators and mediators. In 2017, NAM was named Best ADR firm in the United States by the National Law Journal Annual Reader Rankings Survey for the second year in a row. Further, the company was ranked a Best National ADR Provider by the 2017 Corporate Counsel Best of Survey. Consistent with being the nation's premier ADR provider, the New York Law Journal Annual Reader Rankings Survey also selected NAM as the #1 ADR firm for the last six years. Additionally, 6 of NAM's neutrals were named National Law Journal 2017 Alternative Dispute Resolution Champions, as part of a select group of only 37 nationwide.
