Marcy S. Friedman | Arbitration

About

Hon. Marcy S. Friedman (Ret.) enters private practice after serving nearly three decades on the New York State bench, including 15 years in the Supreme Court’s Commercial Division. She presided over high-stakes litigation involving complex financial instruments, residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), and large-scale commercial real estate disputes. Her judicial tenure is marked by handling thousands of cases across diverse legal sectors, ranging from corporate governance to complex insurance coverage and professional malpractice.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Corporate & Finance Employment & Labor Insurance Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Justice

Commercial Division

Supreme Court of the State of New York

New York County

Justice

Supreme Court of the State of New York

Judge

Civil Court of the City of New York

Staff Attorney

The Legal Aid Society

Civil Division

Publications Leadership

Frequent lecturer on Commercial Division practice and complex financial litigation
Author of numerous judicial opinions regarding RMBS and commercial contract law
Participant in New York State court system committees on judicial education

Positioning Takeaways

A seasoned former jurist with unparalleled expertise in New York Commercial Division matters and complex financial services disputes.

License & Certifications

New York State Bar

Education

J.D.

University of Pennsylvania Law School

B.A.

Smith College

Distinction

Renowned for presiding over the vast majority of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) litigation in New York following the 2008 financial crisis.

Reputation

Recognized by legal practitioners for her deep intellectual rigor, meticulous attention to detail, and a fair-minded approach to resolving highly technical legal and financial disputes.

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