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David Geronemus, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
New York, NY, United States

About

Since entering private practice in 1994, this neutral has mediated over 3,000 cases, specializing in complex multi-party disputes and class actions. His background includes serving as a law clerk to Justice Stewart of the United States Supreme Court and practicing as a litigation partner at a major firm. He is recognized for his ability to resolve high-stakes commercial conflicts across a broad spectrum of legal sectors.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Corporate & Finance Employment & Labor Energy & Environment Insurance Intellectual Property Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Mediator and Arbitrator
JAMS
Partner
1994
Donovan Leisure Newton & Irvine
Law Clerk to Associate Justice Potter Stewart
United States Supreme Court
Law Clerk to Judge Marvin E. Frankel
United States District Court
Southern District of New York
Adjunct Professor
Columbia University School of Law
Adjunct Professor
New York University School of Law
Adjunct Professor
Yale Law School

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent speaker on mediation and negotiation strategies at various legal forums
  • Author of articles regarding the effective use of ADR in complex commercial litigation
  • Former Adjunct Professor teaching ADR-related courses at Columbia, NYU, and Yale law schools

Positioning Takeaways

A premier choice for high-value, multi-party commercial disputes requiring a neutral with elite academic credentials and decades of specialized mediation experience.

License & Certifications

  • New York State Bar

Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
1978
B.A.
Yale University
1975

Distinction

Consistently ranked as a top-tier mediator by Chambers USA and has handled some of the largest mass tort and securities settlements in U.S. history.

Reputation

He is widely regarded by legal professionals as a persistent and intellectually sharp neutral who excels at managing the dynamics of multi-party negotiations and highly technical legal arguments.