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Joseph (Joe) Ferrentino, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Irvine, CA, United States

About

With over three decades of legal practice, this neutral transitioned to full-time dispute resolution after a career focused on complex construction and commercial litigation. He has extensive experience managing multi-party disputes involving residential and commercial developments, infrastructure projects, and high-stakes insurance coverage issues. His background includes representing a diverse range of clients, from individual homeowners to large-scale developers and public entities, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of various stakeholder perspectives in mediation and arbitration.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Construction Insurance Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Partner
Newmeyer Dillion

Publications Leadership

  • Contributor to various legal publications regarding construction defect litigation and insurance recovery strategies
  • Frequent speaker at industry seminars including West Coast Casualty’s Construction Defect Seminar
  • Presenter for the Orange County Bar Association on topics related to mediation and construction law

Positioning Takeaways

A seasoned specialist in construction and real estate disputes who leverages thirty years of litigation experience to resolve complex, multi-party commercial conflicts.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of California
  • United States District Court
  • Central District of California
  • United States District Court
  • Southern District of California

Education

J.D.
University of California, Davis School of Law
1991
B.A., with honors
University of California, Santa Barbara
1988

Distinction

Known for his deep technical knowledge of construction systems and his ability to navigate the insurance complexities inherent in multi-party litigation.

Reputation

He is regarded by legal professionals as a persistent and prepared neutral who excels at building rapport with all parties to facilitate settlements in emotionally charged or technically dense cases.