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Caroline Antonacci, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
New York, NY, United States

About

With over three decades of legal practice, this neutral has spent more than 20 years focused on alternative dispute resolution. Her background includes serving as a court-attorney referee in the New York State Supreme Court and practicing as a commercial litigator. She has successfully resolved thousands of cases involving complex multi-party disputes and high-stakes commercial conflicts.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Construction Employment & Labor Estates & Probate Healthcare & Life Sciences Insurance Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Court-Attorney Referee
New York State Supreme Court
Commercial Litigator
Private Practice
Special Master
Appellate Division
First Department

Publications Leadership

  • Contributor to the New York Law Journal on ADR topics
  • Speaker at various New York State Bar Association CLE programs
  • Author of articles regarding virtual mediation success and pandemic-era dispute resolution
  • Presenter on business interruption and real estate impacts in legal forums

Positioning Takeaways

A seasoned New York-based neutral with a strong judicial-adjacent background, particularly effective in navigating complex commercial and real estate disputes through both mediation and arbitration.

License & Certifications

  • New York State Bar
  • United States District Court
  • Southern District of New York
  • United States District Court
  • Eastern District of New York

Education

J.D.
New York Law School
B.A.
Mount Holyoke College

Distinction

Extensive experience as a former Court-Attorney Referee provides a unique perspective on how judges and courts evaluate complex litigation.

Reputation

She is highly regarded by legal professionals for her persistence in reaching settlements and her deep understanding of New York procedural and substantive law.