MSNY Articles of Interest and Recent News
What to Include in Your Mediation Submission
Mediators will almost always ask for a statement or a submission prior to the mediation. As mediator Lauren J. Wachtler says, “This is not done to make more work for the lawyers, but it is extremely helpful to a successful…
MSNY Co-Founder Allison Johs in LIBN Article on Mediation
Mediation Solutions of NY co-founder Allison Johs was quoted in “We can work it out: Legal mediation goes beyond divorce law,” by Jared Scot, published on February 23, 2024. Here are some excerpts from the article: “According to the market…
Getting to Know Mediator Matthew Kiernan
Matthew G. Kiernan, former Public Administrator of Suffolk County as appointed by the Surrogates Court, mediates and arbitrates cases for Mediation Solutions in Surrogate’s Court matters (estates and trusts, probate), municipal law, and personal injury. He brings decades of legal…
MSNY Founder Hon. A. Gail Prudenti on Beyond the Bar Podcast
Mediation Solutions of NY Founder and former Chief Administrative Judge of the State of New York, Hon. A. Gail Prudenti made an appearance recently on the Beyond the Bar podcast with host Denisa Tova. She talks about her career and…
MSNY Founder Michael Levine Honored at Long Island Business News Leadership in Law Event
On Thursday, November 16, 2023, Long Island Business News held its annual Leadership in Law event, honoring individuals who display dedication, hard work, skill, tenacity, and excellence and compassion in the legal field. The Leadership in Law Award is dedicated…
Justice Patricia DiMango Joins Mediation Solutions of NY Panel of Neutrals
Hon. Patricia M. DiMango, a former justice of the New York State Supreme Court, Kings County, has joined Mediations Solutions of NY as a mediator in matrimonial and family law cases. During her nearly 20-year career on the bench, Justice…
With the Right Neutral, ADR Brings Resolution
By Hon. A. Gail Prudenti The History of Dispute Resolution Once upon a time, human beings routinely resolved their disagreements through brute force, with the more powerful party to a conflict prevailing and the weaker one licking their wounds. Litigation…
Q&A With MSNY Mediator Harvey Besunder
We sat down recently with mediator Harvey Besunder to get his take on why mediation is a good option for both lawyers and clients, what his mediation philosophy is, what the parties can expect from the mediation process, and more.…
Arbitration Basics with Lauren Wachtler
Learn about the basics of arbitration in New York from arbitrator and mediator Lauren Wachtler of Mediation Solutions of NY. This video explains: Learn more about mediator/arbitrator Lauren Wachtler in the Q&A here, or read Lauren’s full bio here.
MSNY Mediator Hon. William J. Condon Featured on Beyond the Bar Podcast
On September 10, Judge William J. Condon was interviewed by Denisa Tova-Liebman for an episode of the Beyond the Bar Podcast entitled, “Behind the Robe: Judge Condon’s Positive Outlook in Law & Life.” Judge Condon discussed his years on the…
Q&A With MSNY Mediator Lauren Wachtler
Lauren J. Wachtler, Esq. is a member of our esteemed panel of mediators and arbitrators. We caught up with her recently to find out more about her and her thoughts on mediation. Can you give us a little background about…
Resolve Cases Effectively with the Right Neutral
Alternative dispute resolution is fast becoming an important method for resolving cases. But it is important to choose the right neutral.