Helen E. Freedman

Justice Freedman transitioned to private dispute resolution after serving for thirty-six years within the New York State Unified Court System. Her judicial tenure included eight years as an Associate Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department, and nearly a decade overseeing the New York County Litigation Coordinating Panel for multi-district litigation. She is recognized for her extensive background in managing complex commercial disputes, mass torts, and insurance coverage matters.

A veteran of the New York judiciary who offers specialized expertise in appellate strategy and the resolution of large-scale multi-party disputes.

She presided over the landmark New York City asbestos litigation for twenty years, establishing protocols for mass tort management.

She is widely regarded by legal professionals for her deep intellectual rigor, her ability to navigate highly technical legal frameworks, and her fair-minded approach to settlement negotiations.