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Ronnie Gallina, Esq.

Mediator
New York, NY, United States

About

With a career spanning over three decades, this neutral has focused extensively on the construction industry, serving as both an advocate and a neutral. Before entering private practice, she spent 25 years at a prominent New York City construction litigation firm, where she rose to the position of senior partner. Her background includes representing a diverse range of stakeholders such as owners, developers, general contractors, and various trades in complex disputes. Since 2013, she has dedicated her practice to mediation, facilitating the resolution of hundreds of cases involving multi-party construction defects, delay claims, and labor law matters.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Construction Insurance Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Mediator
JAMS (Present)
Senior Partner
Construction Litigation Firm (25 years)
Mediator
Private Practice (Since 2013)

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent speaker on construction mediation strategies and best practices
  • Presenter at various CLE programs focusing on New York Labor Law and construction defect litigation

Positioning Takeaways

This neutral is established as a construction specialist with a deep understanding of New York Labor Law and complex insurance coverage issues. Her transition from a senior litigation partner to a full-time mediator provides her with the credibility to manage sophisticated commercial and real estate conflicts.

License & Certifications

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

Education

J.D.
Hofstra University School of Law
B.A.
State University of New York at Stony Brook

Distinction

Combines 25 years of high-stakes construction litigation experience with over a decade of specialized mediation practice.

Reputation

Known among legal professionals for her deep technical knowledge of construction processes and her persistent, hands-on approach to settling complex, multi-party disputes.