Core Practice Areas
10 VerticalsAbout & Mediation Philosophy
Neutral ProfileAbigail Pessen is a mediator and arbitrator of business and employment disputes. Before starting her dispute resolution firm in 2000, she was a litigator at the law firm of Seiff Kretz & Maffeo (formerly Scoppetta & Seiff), handling business, employment, and family matters as an associate and then partner for more than twenty years. Abigail is honored to be recognized by Who’sWhoLegal in the field of Commercial Mediation. She is also delighted to be included in New York City Best Lawyers for arbitration and mediation.
Credentials & Institutional Standing
Primary VerificationsLicense
Education
University of Chicago
Law Degree · Law
Barnard College
Work History
3 PositionsLitigator / Partner
Seiff Kretz & Maffeo
2000
Handled business, employment, and family matters as an associate and then partner for more than twenty years.
Law Clerk
United States District Judge Whitman Knapp (SDNY)
Assistant Professor
New York Law School
Honors & Recognition
5 HonorsLawyer of the Year (Arbitration)
Best Lawyers
2019
New York City Best Lawyers
Lawyer of the Year (Mediation)
Best Lawyers
2015
Tier One Ranking
U.S. News and World Report
For both mediation and arbitration
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Dispute Resolution
AV-Preeminent Rating
Martindale Hubbell
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