Hon. Richard B. McQuade, Jr. (Ret.)

This neutral has a legal career spanning several decades, including tenure as a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio and a judge on the Fulton County Common Pleas Court. His background includes serving as a prosecuting attorney and maintaining a private law practice. Since entering private practice, he has presided over a wide range of complex disputes involving commercial litigation, employment matters, and multi-party torts.

His background as a former federal judge makes him particularly effective for complex federal litigation and multi-district cases. He offers a unique perspective from both the trial bench and private practice, providing parties with a realistic assessment of judicial outcomes.

Held a lifetime appointment as a Federal District Judge before transitioning to full-time dispute resolution.

He is regarded by legal professionals as a fair and highly analytical neutral who leverages his extensive judicial experience to facilitate settlements in high-stakes litigation.