Sherry Klein Heitler
Arbitrator
Mediator
Neutral Evaluator
Special Master
New York, NY, United States
Hon. Sherry Klein Heitler (Ret.) entered private practice following a distinguished thirty-year tenure in the New York State Unified Court System. Her judicial career included serving as an Associate Justice of the Appellate Term, First Department, and as the Administrative Judge for Civil Matters in the First Judicial District. She gained significant recognition for her management of the New York City Asbestos Litigation (NYCAL) and has presided over thousands of cases involving diverse legal issues ranging from complex commercial disputes to sensitive matrimonial matters.
A seasoned former Administrative Judge with deep expertise in mass torts and complex commercial litigation, offering a unique perspective from both the trial and appellate benches.
Renowned for her decade-long oversight of the New York City Asbestos Litigation (NYCAL) and her dual role as an Administrative Judge and Appellate Term Justice.
She is widely respected by the legal community for her exceptional temperament, her ability to navigate highly emotional and complex disputes, and her deep understanding of both trial and appellate procedures.