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"The maritime bar is very small, and people know each other and speak the same language. So in maritime disputes, it is extremely helpful to have an arbitrator or mediator with a maritime background."

Judge Skelos draws upon his many years of experience on the bench and as a neutral and addresses how Alternative Dispute Resolution, and in particular, mediation, should be considered when resolving trust and estate disputes.

During these unusual times, Virtual ADR is now the norm when presenting Continuing Legal Education programs and NAM neutrals are consistently being invited to share their knowledge and expertise on a wide array of topics.

Contested matters in the Surrogate's Courts of New York are part of the trend of increasing litigation in our society. The weight of that trend is all the more heavier following the closure of the courthouses and the limit placed on the reopened courthouses following the Covid-19 pandemic.

The crafting of an arbitration clause with specific terms on professional responsibility is of vital importance in streamlining the resolution of any dispute under the agreement.

Resolving matrimonial matters requires neutrals who have the right temperament and are capable of navigating and resolving matters, while fully understanding the sensitive nature and sometimes heart wrenching and overwhelming issues that accompany any divorce proceeding.

Hon. Peter B. Skelos (Ret.) and Gary H. Tabat, Esq. will join an expert panel that will address why attorneys and litigants must come to understand that courthouse life in the post-pandemic world will only serve to exacerbate the problems of our historically overburdened matrimonial parts.

With more than 30 years of civil litigation, Richard Fodera has successfully handled hundreds of complex high exposure cases from inception through verdict or settlement relating to negligence, personal injury, premises liability, labor law, auto and product liability.

The program will focus on the unique issues involved in insurance coverage disputes - with particular attention paid to the practical benefits of resolving these disputes via Mediation. Our panel will discuss the means and methods of resolving these disputes in the context of various claims, fact patterns, parties, policies, and types of damages.

Teleconferencing and videoconferencing are hot topics in today's environment. Join NAM's award-winning neutral, Hon. John P. DiBlasi (Ret.), and learn why legal professionals are using this form of communication now more than ever, heightening the exposure to cybersecurity threats