Core Practice Areas
7 VerticalsAbout & Mediation Philosophy
Neutral ProfileI specialize in mediating commercial disputes, primarily disputes involving intellectual property, partnerships and issues arising between franchisors, franchisees, distributors, and agents. I was a commercial trial lawyer for more than 35 years in Philadelphia and Boston in my own firm and in AMLAW 100 law firms. I’ve mediated more than 150 cases since 2017 throughout the United States in-person and remotely. I have excellent references from lawyers whom I have helped resolve cases through mediation. Law professor at Boston University Law School (2012 – present), teaching ADR, Negotiation; partner Nixon Peabody LLP (2003 – February 2017); adjunct professor, Babson College, Wellesley, MA, teaching business aspects of franchising (2006 – 2008); franchisee, The Complete Athlete (1992 – 1994).
Credentials & Institutional Standing
Primary VerificationsEducation
University of Pennsylvania
BA
Temple University School of Law
JD · Law
Work History
4 PositionsLaw Professor
Boston University Law School
2012 – Present
Teaching ADR, Negotiation
Adjunct Professor
Babson College
2006 – 2008
Teaching business aspects of franchising
Partner
Nixon Peabody LLP
2003 – 2017
Franchisee
The Complete Athlete
1992 – 1994
Honors & Recognition
No honors on file.
Fees & Availability
Rate ScheduleStandard rates. Contact for custom arrangements.
| Format | Duration | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN_PERSON | HOURLY | $575 | Commercial Contracts |
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