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Michael W. Zuckerman, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Chicago, IL, United States

About

With over three decades of legal experience, Michael W. Zuckerman has transitioned from a successful career as a litigator to a full-time neutral. His background includes serving as a partner at a national law firm where he specialized in complex commercial disputes, class actions, and insurance coverage. Since entering private practice, he has presided over hundreds of mediations and arbitrations, developing a reputation for resolving high-stakes, multi-party matters through a persistent and detail-oriented approach.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Employment & Labor Insurance Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Partner
Jones Day
Associate
Jones Day
Law Clerk
Hon. James B. Moran
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent speaker on advanced mediation techniques and class action settlements
  • Author of various articles regarding insurance recovery and commercial litigation strategies
  • Contributor to JAMS ADR blog on topics of virtual arbitration and hybrid mediation models
  • Former Chair of the Insurance Law Committee for a major metropolitan bar association

Positioning Takeaways

A seasoned commercial litigator turned neutral who specializes in resolving intricate insurance and class action disputes in the Midwest market.

License & Certifications

  • Illinois State Bar
  • United States District Court
  • Northern District of Illinois
  • United States Court of Appeals
  • Seventh Circuit

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
1990
B.A.
University of Michigan
1987

Distinction

Combines deep technical knowledge of insurance law with extensive experience managing complex class action settlements.

Reputation

He is frequently described by legal professionals as a highly prepared and tenacious neutral who excels at navigating the emotional and financial complexities of multi-party disputes.