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Neutral ProfileGary L. Cole AIA, Esq. is a Certified Mediator (15 years) and Arbitrator (15 years), a Chicago based Illinois attorney (27 years) and Florida licensed attorney (24 years), and Illinois licensed architect (32 years). He draws upon his dual expertise in law and architecture to provide Certified Mediator, Arbitrator and Administrative Law Judge services for parties in construction, real estate, commercial, consumer, ADA and historic preservation disputes. His combined legal and construction industry experience allows him unique insights into disputes that result in fairer arbitration awards and mediations with a high record of settlement. His dual professional backgrounds allow him to fluently communicate with disputing parties and their counsel in the industry-specific languages of law, design and construction. He is also an experienced member of the American Arbitration Association’s (AAA) construction, commercial and consumer panels of arbitrators and mediators, including its Fast Track, Regular Track, Large, Complex Construction Dispute Panel and its Large Complex Commercial Dispute Panel. He has served as Chair Arbitrator for numerous large, complex arbitrations. He can also serve ad hoc as arbitrator and mediator if so requested.
Credentials & Institutional Standing
Primary VerificationsLicense
Education
Loyola University Chicago
Juris Doctor · Law
Class of 1998
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master of Architecture · Architecture
Class of 1992
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor Of Architecture · Architecture
Class of 1988
Work History
6 PositionsAttorney
Florida
2001 – Present
24 years experience
Attorney
Illinois
1998 – Present
27 years experience
Licensed Architect
Illinois
1993 – Present
32 years experience
Certified Mediator
15 years experience
Arbitrator
15 years experience
Arbitrator and Mediator
American Arbitration Association (AAA)
Member of construction, commercial and consumer panels.
Honors & Recognition
No honors on file.
Fees & Availability
Rate ScheduleStandard rates. Contact for custom arrangements.
| Format | Duration | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN_PERSON | DAILY | $2,800 | — |
| IN_PERSON | HOURLY | $325 | — |
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