NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) combines award-winning neutrals & skillful case management

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) works with law firms and organizations of all sizes, including attorneys, in-house counsel and C-level executives, to provide top-quality ADR services for even the most complex of matters. Additionally, NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) works with more than 10,000 commercial entities, including over 50 percent of Fortune 100 companies. ADR services include, but are not limited to, Arbitration, Mediation, Case Management, Trial Preparation Services, Mock Jury Trials, Dispute Resolution Training, Discovery Referees/Special Masters, VirtualNAM (NAM’s digital conferencing solution) and myADR®, the company’s patented case management system. We offer litigants a nationwide panel of more than 2,600 top-tier former judges and legal practitioners uniquely qualified to facilitate the resolution of disputes in a private forum. NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) maintains rosters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and in major cities around the world. The neutrals on NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)’s panel have a minimum of 10 years of legal experience derived from affiliations at top law firms and/or service on the state and federal court benches. Providing the legal community with highly qualified and experienced neutrals is at the heart of what NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) does.

NAM is proud to sponsor the New York City Bar Association's Medical Malpractice Conference 2026!Join judges, trial lawye...
10/09/2026

NAM is proud to sponsor the New York City Bar Association's Medical Malpractice Conference 2026!

Join judges, trial lawyers, and industry leaders on Monday, October 26 at the City Bar (42 West 44th St.) for a full day on the latest in med mal litigation, including cross-examination techniques, Pattern Jury Instruction updates, appellate review, long-term care litigation, damages, and mediation and ADR strategies.

Don't miss NAM neutrals Judge McMahon and Judge Spodek on "Trial Practice – Effective Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution Strategies" at 1:30 PM, and Judge Lubell on "Trial Practice – Presenting and Defending Damages" at 3:40 PM.

Members of the NAM team will also be in attendance, so if you see us, be sure to say hello. We'd love to connect!

Whether you represent plaintiffs or defendants, it's a great chance to sharpen your practice, earn CLE credit (6.0 NY), and network with colleagues over lunch. We hope to see you there!

10/08/2026

Smart mediators know when to say yes and when to say no. But the smartest know when to say neither.

For George Freitag, Esq., one of mediation’s greatest strengths is that the parties remain in control of the outcome. That means there is room for maybe. For not right now.

For taking a position, reconsidering it, and deciding that the time to move on from a disagreement hasn’t come yet. Because the most important part of a mediator’s job is to know the difference between creating momentum and forcing it.

After 30 years practicing law and thousands of matters as a mediator and arbitrator, George brings that respect for timing, judgment, and self-determination to every mediation at NAM.

Review George Freitag, Esq.’s full resume and schedule a mediation exclusively through NAM. https://shorturl.pulse.ly/h4pks1esly

"I have walked in everyone's shoes, and I have a deep appreciation for the challenges they face." — Hon. Lewis J. Lubell...
10/07/2026

"I have walked in everyone's shoes, and I have a deep appreciation for the challenges they face." — Hon. Lewis J. Lubell (Ret.)

How does seeing litigation as both a trial attorney and a judge shape a neutral's approach to resolution? What should attorneys do to prepare for mediation or arbitration? In our NAM Neutral Perspective, Hon. Lewis J. Lubell (Ret.) shares thoughtful insights drawn from more than two decades on the New York State Supreme Court, including his service as Supervising Judge for Matrimonial Matters throughout the 9th Judicial District.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4jroDVV

They say you can’t please everyone. Unless your name is Joseph L. Ehrlich, Esq.Plaintiff lawyers refer him cases. Defens...
10/06/2026

They say you can’t please everyone. Unless your name is Joseph L. Ehrlich, Esq.

Plaintiff lawyers refer him cases. Defense attorneys refer him cases. Insurance carriers refer him cases.

For more than 30 years practicing law and resolving disputes, Joseph L. Ehrlich, Esq. has built a reputation for being fair, level headed, and highly skilled at evaluating what a case is worth.

His experience spans hundreds of disputes from inception through trial at venues throughout the New York metropolitan area, giving him a nuanced understanding of how case value can shift depending on where it’s being heard.

Mr. Ehrlich has been voted a Top 10 Mediator in the New York Law Journal “Best Of” survey for 14 years and in 2019 was voted both #1 Individual Mediator and #1 Individual Arbitrator.

Review Joseph L. Ehrlich, Esq.’s full resume and schedule a mediation or arbitration exclusively through NAM. https://shorturl.pulse.ly/74sxg8poxy

In high-stakes commercial arbitrations, how do you know your arguments will land before the actual hearing? In a new art...
10/05/2026

In high-stakes commercial arbitrations, how do you know your arguments will land before the actual hearing?

In a new article, NAM neutral Hon. Shira A. Scheindlin (Ret.) explains how mock arbitration exercises let counsel test their case in front of experienced former judges and arbitrators. Counsel come away with candid feedback on how persuasive and clear their presentation is and how a tribunal might react, while there's still time to adjust strategy.

As Judge Scheindlin puts it: "The question worth asking is not whether the exercise is expensive, but what it costs to proceed without it."

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3TJV1Zg

Time and money come with a number. Closure, on the other hand, is priceless.After more than 35 years handling employment...
10/01/2026

Time and money come with a number. Closure, on the other hand, is priceless.

After more than 35 years handling employment, discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour, co-op, and condo disputes, Rhonda L. Epstein, Esq. has seen why the value of ADR goes beyond the obvious.

As she puts it: “There is always a value to ADR. It is not only the obvious, time and money, but there is also a tremendous value for self-determination and closure for everyone.”

For clients living through deeply personal disputes, the ability to participate in the outcome and finally put a matter behind them can matter as much if not more than the dollars or the months.

Review Rhonda L. Epstein, Esq.’s full resume and schedule a mediation exclusively through NAM.

NAM is proud to welcome Albert Rizzo, Esq. to our award-winning panel of neutrals.With nearly four decades of experience...
09/30/2026

NAM is proud to welcome Albert Rizzo, Esq. to our award-winning panel of neutrals.

With nearly four decades of experience in commercial, employment, construction, and insurance disputes, Mr. Rizzo has served as an arbitrator, mediator, special master, and neutral evaluator in more than 200 matters. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at New York Law School and teaches at NYU's Graduate School of Professional Studies.

Mr. Rizzo is now available to arbitrate and mediate cases throughout New York.

Read the full press release: https://hubs.la/Q04yJHq00

For 17 years, he saw which cases settled and which ones went to trial.Most importantly, he saw why.As Presiding Judge of...
09/29/2026

For 17 years, he saw which cases settled and which ones went to trial.
Most importantly, he saw why.

As Presiding Judge of the Trial Assignment Part in Suffolk County, Hon. Paul J. Baisley, Jr. (Ret.) spent nearly two decades working with cases at one of their most consequential stages. He saw where negotiations stalled. Where positions hardened. Where risks became real. And the difference the right conversation could make in moving a case toward resolution.

That perspective now informs his work as a neutral at NAM, helping parties see where they stand, what may be stalling a settlement, and what needs to be said to keep a case from going to trial.

Review Judge Baisley’s full resume and schedule a mediation exclusively through NAM. https://shorturl.pulse.ly/yjicuvmxgs

We were honored to celebrate Hon. Judith McMahon as she was recognized by the DaVinci Society of Wagner College!Judge Mc...
09/28/2026

We were honored to celebrate Hon. Judith McMahon as she was recognized by the DaVinci Society of Wagner College!

Judge McMahon's dedication to the legal profession and to her community has made a lasting impact, and it was a privilege to be there as she received this well-deserved honor.

Congratulations to Judge McMahon and to all of this year's honorees and scholarship recipients. It was inspiring to see leaders and students celebrated side by side. Thank you to the DaVinci Society and Wagner College for a wonderful evening!

Thank you to the New York State Bar Association's Dispute Resolution Section for a terrific 2026 Fall Meeting: Dispute R...
09/25/2026

Thank you to the New York State Bar Association's Dispute Resolution Section for a terrific 2026 Fall Meeting: Dispute Resolution – The Evolving Landscape. We were proud to be a sponsor.

Yesterday's program brought practitioners together for thoughtful discussions on arbitration pre-hearing filings and evidentiary hearings, collaborative practice for commercial and family business disputes, neurodiversity in ADR, and cybersecurity considerations for neutrals. It was a timely look at where our field is headed.

Thank you to the speakers, organizers, and everyone who stopped by to connect with our team. We're already looking forward to the next one.

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