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Linda R. Singer, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Washington, DC, United States
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About

With a career in dispute resolution beginning in the 1960s, this neutral has successfully mediated thousands of cases across the United States and internationally. Her practice encompasses a broad spectrum of complex multi-party litigations, including significant class actions and high-stakes commercial conflicts. She is recognized for her pioneering work in establishing mediation programs and has served as a court-appointed special master in numerous landmark federal cases.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Civil Rights Employment & Labor Energy & Environment Government & Administrative Healthcare & Life Sciences Insurance Intellectual Property Personal Injury & Torts

Professional Experience

JAMS
Center for Dispute Settlement (Co-founder and Executive Director)
1994
Lichtman
Trister
Singer & Ross (Partner)
Goldfarb
Singer & Gubin (Partner)

Publications Leadership

  • Author of 'Settling Disputes: Conflict Resolution in Business, Families, and the Legal System'
  • Co-author of 'Mediation: A Guide for Attorneys and Their Clients'
  • Former Chair, ABA Section of Dispute Resolution
  • Frequent lecturer on advanced mediation techniques at Harvard Law School and other institutions
  • Contributor to numerous professional journals on ADR policy and practice

Positioning Takeaways

A pioneer in the ADR field with over five decades of experience, she is best suited for high-stakes, multi-party class actions and complex commercial matters requiring a mediator with deep institutional knowledge and a proven track record of settlement.

License & Certifications

  • District of Columbia Bar
  • Certified Mediator
  • International Mediation Institute

Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
B.A.
Harvard University

Distinction

A founding figure in the field of ADR, she was one of the first full-time mediators in the United States and has been instrumental in designing mediation systems for federal and state courts.

Reputation

She is highly regarded by legal professionals for her persistence, creative problem-solving abilities, and her capacity to manage emotionally charged and legally intricate multi-party disputes.

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