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Peter J. Woodin, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
New York, NY, United States

About

With over three decades of legal practice, this neutral has spent more than 20 years focused exclusively on alternative dispute resolution. His background includes serving as a settlement administrator and court-appointed special master in some of the most significant mass tort and class action litigations in United States history. Before entering private practice, he was a partner at a boutique firm specializing in complex dispute resolution and worked as an associate at a major international law firm.

Practice Areas

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

Professional Experience

JAMS (Neutral)
Woodin ADR Services (Founder)
Cowan
Liebowitz & Latman
P.C. (Partner)
LeBoeuf
Lamb
Leiby & MacRae (Associate)

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent speaker on advanced mediation techniques and mass tort settlement strategies
  • Author of various articles regarding the role of special masters in complex litigation
  • Guest lecturer at several prominent law schools on the subject of ADR

Positioning Takeaways

A seasoned specialist in mass torts and class actions who brings deep expertise in court-appointed oversight and complex settlement administration.

License & Certifications

  • New York State Bar
  • United States District Court
  • Southern District of New York
  • United States District Court
  • Eastern District of New York

Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
B.A.
Wesleyan University

Distinction

Extensive experience managing multi-party, high-stakes settlements involving thousands of claimants and billions of dollars in potential liability.

Reputation

He is highly regarded by both plaintiff and defense counsel for his persistence, neutrality, and ability to navigate extremely sensitive and legally intricate negotiations.