With a legal career spanning over four decades, this neutral has extensive experience in high-stakes litigation and alternative dispute resolution. He spent 45 years at a prominent Buffalo-based firm, where he led the litigation department and served on the management committee. His practice has focused on navigating intricate commercial conflicts, environmental disputes, and complex class actions. He has presided over numerous cases as a mediator and arbitrator, bringing deep expertise in resolving multi-party and high-value legal matters.
This neutral is established as a veteran trial attorney with 45 years of experience in complex commercial and environmental law. His background as a firm leader and adjunct professor supports his credibility in handling sophisticated multi-party disputes.
He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and has spent nearly half a century handling the most complex litigation in Western New York.
He is widely regarded by his peers for his analytical depth and his ability to facilitate resolutions in highly contentious commercial and environmental matters. Colleagues and clients frequently note his thorough preparation and fair-minded approach to dispute resolution.