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Lester J. Levy, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
New York, NY, United States
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About

With over 30 years of professional experience, this neutral has spent more than two decades focusing on the resolution of complex disputes. His background includes serving as a Senior Fellow at the Harrison Institute for Public Law and practicing as a trial attorney. Since entering private practice in 1995, he has successfully mediated and arbitrated hundreds of multi-party cases involving environmental contamination, insurance coverage, and commercial contracts.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Energy & Environment Insurance Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
1995
Trial Attorney
Anderson Kill Olick & Oshinsky
Senior Fellow
Harrison Institute for Public Law
Georgetown University Law Center
Adjunct Professor
New York University

Publications Leadership

  • Author, 'The Creative Collaborative Use of Neutral Experts in Environmental Mediations'
  • Author, 'Resolving Complex Environmental Disputes'
  • Speaker, ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources National Conference
  • Panelist, 'Insurance Coverage for Environmental Claims' Seminar

Positioning Takeaways

A seasoned specialist in environmental and insurance law who excels in cases requiring deep technical understanding and sophisticated multi-party management.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of New York
  • State Bar of New Jersey
  • State Bar of Connecticut
  • United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
B.A.
University of Michigan

Distinction

Specializes in high-stakes, multi-party environmental and insurance coverage disputes often involving hundreds of millions of dollars.

Reputation

He is widely regarded by legal professionals for his persistence and his ability to navigate highly technical scientific and legal data in complex litigations. Parties frequently note his skill in managing emotional dynamics in multi-party negotiations.

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