Boston, Massachusetts 8+ years mediating

Arthur L. Pressman

Senior Mediator

Senior Mediator

I 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).

Measured outcomes

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8
Years mediating
150
Cases mediated
Focus areas

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Virtual & in-person Same-week starts
Commercial ContractsFranchise DisputesTrademark DisputesCopyright InfringementLegal MalpracticeInternational Commercial DisputesPartnership Dissolution
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I believe in a facilitative and respectful approach to mediation that puts the parties in charge of arriving at a resolultion that works for them, recognizes their interests and allows them to determine outcome of their dispute.

Mediating commercial disputes, primarily involving intellectual property, partnerships and issues arising between franchisors, franchisees, distributors, and agents.

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Hourly rate

$575

Minimum fee

$5,750

Format Duration Amount Notes
IN_PERSON HOURLY $575 Total charge $5750 per day (first 10 hours); $575 per hour thereafter. Charges are shared by parties, usually equally.
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Related programs
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Franchise Disputes
  • Trademark Disputes
  • Copyright Infringement