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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.

The National Law Journal is once again conducting their annual Best Of survey, and NAM and is on the ballot. We would sincerely appreciate it if you could place a vote for NAM in the below listed categories, as well as write in a vote for a NAM Mediator.

The high cost of litigation, as well as the reality that most civil litigation, resolved prior to trial, has made mediation of civil matters more prevalent. Combined with the increase in court-mandated mediation and court-annexed alternative dispute resolution programs, mediation has become a fact of life for litigators and parties alike. Knowing the keys to a successful mediation, therefore, is essential for any litigator.

The New Jersey Law Journal survey also ranked the top mediators and arbitrators in the state, with Susan Hernandez, Esq. placing first in the Individual Mediator/Arbitrator category.

NAM IN THE NEWS New York, NY (October 15, 2020) – During these unprecedented times, Alternative Dispute Resolution, now more than ever, is front and center when it comes to resolving disputes. James J. Wrynn, Esq. NAM’s Chief Commercial Officer and Hearing Officer, has been on the virtual road, extolling ADR’s virtues and benefits to […]