Nassau-Suffolk Trial Lawyers’ Association President Hon. R. Bruce Cozzens, Jr. (ret),, MSNY mediator, was installed as the President of the Nassau-Suffolk Trial Lawyers’ Association at their annual Judiciary Night on January 8, 2026. The event was held at OneTen restaurant…
Hon. R. Bruce Cozzens, Jr. Joins Mediation Solutions
Mediation Solutions of NY, LLC is proud to announce that Hon. R. Bruce Cozzens, Jr. (ret) has joined our panel of neutrals as of January 1, 2026. He will be working primarily in our new Nassau County location, at 300…
From The Bench to the Mediation Table: A Message from Hon. R. Bruce Cozzens, Jr. (ret)
After 28 years on the Supreme Court bench with 21 years as the Presiding Justice of the Trial Assignment Part in the Supreme Court, Nassau County, I have retired. I will continue to help resolve cases with Mediation Solutions of…
The Importance of Experienced Mediators in Slip and Fall Cases
Slip and fall accidents often lead to serious injuries and costly legal battles. Mediation can help mitigate these costs by resolving cases quickly and effectively. A recent mediation of a slip and fall case in a town park in which…
Mediation Trends for 2025
Long Island Business News asked Long Island leaders to reveal their predictions for the year ahead. MSNY Co-Founder Allison Johs offered her insights on ADR trends for 2025: Mediation and arbitration, collectively known as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), will continue…
The Case for Mediation in Contested Estate Matters: A $1 Million Settlement Example
Mediation has emerged as an invaluable tool in resolving disputes in various legal contexts, particularly in contested estate matters. A compelling example of this is a recent case in Surrogate’s Court involving a contested accounting that ultimately led to a…
How to Prepare Your Client for Mediation
Your clients may have heard of mediation and may have a vague idea about what it is. They may even be interested in pursuing it because of its time and cost-saving benefits. But they may not have a comprehensive understanding…
MSNY Mediator Hon. William J. Condon Receives LIBN Lifetime Achievement Award
MSNY Mediator Hon. William J. Condon has been recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award by Long Island Business News as part of its Leaders in Law event. Justice Condon was honored on November 12, 2024, at the Crest Hollow Country…
MSNY Co-Founder Allison Johs Named a Who’s Who: Women in Professional Services
Long Island Business News named MSNY Co-Founder Allison Johs a 2024 Who’s Who Women in Professional Services, which honors some of the Long Island region’s top professional women. LIBN recognized Johs for her work developing Mediation Solutions’ infrastructure, operations and…
Why Mediate Your Municipal Case?
Lawsuits against municipalities can arise in a variety of ways, from trips and falls on municipal property accidents involving government-owned vehicles, to zoning disputes and negligence claims against municipal employees. Cases against municipalities can be more complex to resolve than…