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The SuperLawyers recognition acknowledges the dedication, skill and excellence of those individuals who have consistently had a positive influence throughout the New York legal community and who possess the highest ethical standards and professional ability.

During these unprecedented times, drastic budget cut backs in the courts leave many parties struggling with discovery conundrums without court assistance. So who do you call? The e-mediator!

Although mediation resolves most disputes, some mediations end in impasse. Such disappointments can usually be avoided and positive resolutions achieved when advocates are armed with knowledge of common mediation pitfalls and develop negotiation skills that can enhanced mediation outcomes.

The LIBN Leadership in Law Award recognizes experience, dedication, hard work, skill and excellence and is dedicated to those individuals whose leadership, both in the legal profession and in the community, has had a positive impact on Long Island.

More than 40 invited guests as well as committee members had the honor of hearing three prestigious speakers from NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) — the Hon. John P. DiBlasi, J.S.C. (Ret.), Richard P. Byrne, Esq., Commercial Law Specialist, and Jacqueline Silvey, Esq., General Counsel — discuss NAM's New York and national operations in the age of COVID.

This year's newly created event is called Spin4 Crohn's & Colitis Cures House Party and, due to the pandemic, will be a virtual event taking place on December 5th.

Litigation often comes with uncertainty and unexpected costs. However, alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, can be a better alternative to resolve disputes. Join this presentation for insights, tips and best practices from two of NAM's well-regarded and nationally recognized neutrals. Judge DiBlasi and Mr. Byrne and NAM's General Counsel, Jacqueline Silvey, Esq.

The discussion addresses how virtual hearings have increased dramatically since he Covid-19 pandemic and the immediate need for additional IT personnel became necessary.

NAM neutral, Honorable John P. DiBlasi joined three other prominent mediators from across the country, to discuss the plusses and minuses of opening or plenary sessions among parties.

With an upward trend in adding arbitration clauses to rental agreements and employment contracts, NAM stands ready to offer cost effective solutions to self-storage owners and operators to assist with all their ADR needs.