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Michael Botnick

Attorney / Mediator

“Commercial Mediator”

New Orleans, Louisiana
51+Years Exp

Core Practice Areas

5 Verticals
✓Commercial Contracts
✓Partnership Dissolution
✓Real Estate Transactions
✓Construction Disputes
✓Trust Administration Disputes
✓Certified Neutral
✓Court-Approved ADR

About & Mediation Philosophy

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Michael Botnick has more than 40 years of experience in commercial transactions, litigation and construction matters. Michael is a certified mediator, and is admitted to the American Arbitration Association National Roster of Arbitrators and Mediators, and is a Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America, an invitation-only organization. His practice encompasses transactions, real estate, contracts and corporate law, as well as trusts and estates. For more than 30 years, Michael has dedicated a hefty portion of his time practicing construction law for clients in the public and private sectors, an area in which he has been recognized by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Peers praise his pragmatic approach to disputes and his focus on reaching the best solution for clients, whether by a negotiated settlement or litigation. The publication further states that he is "very good at breaking it down, anticipating issues before they happen and coming up with practical solutions that avoid wasting time and money." Chambers quotes clients as saying "Michael was always thoroughly prepared and demonstrated mastery of the legal issues involved." Michael is also listed in the A.M. Best's Directory of Insurance Professionals.

Credentials & Institutional Standing

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Attorney

Education

Tulane University

J.D. · Law

Class of 1975

University of New Orleans

Unknown

Class of 1972

Work History

2 Positions

Deputy City Attorney

City of New Orleans

1994 – 2003

Responsible for the negotiation, drafting and preparation of all public bid, professional, and personal service contracts for the City.

Attorney / Mediator

Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett

Practice encompasses transactions, real estate, contracts and corporate law, as well as trusts and estates.

Honors & Recognition

2 Honors

America's Leading Lawyers for Business

Chambers USA

Directory of Insurance Professionals

A.M. Best

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