EFFICIENCY ... FAIRNESS ... PREPARATION ... CLEAR & JUST RESULTS
Mark has served as a neutral in dozens of arbitrations, including those administered by FINRA, AAA, ICC, ICDR, CPR, and other forums. He has served as either a party-appointed or panel chair in many ad hoc or non-administered proceedings. Since early in his trial practice, Mark has served as a neutral in both customer and industry arbitrations administered by the NASD (now FINRA) and the New York Stock Exchange. He has been a member of the AAA panel of neutrals and a regular spokesperson at AAA arbitration training institutes. And his experience as a frequent advocate in these settings over four decades informs his focus on efficiency, preparation, and fairness.
In his practice, Mark sees patience, objectivity, and preparation as central to a just process. Because the rationale for arbitration awards can be inscrutable, Mark works to ensure that private arbitrations are properly and fairly conducted and are concluded with thoughtful, reasoned, and just awards. He sees this as especially critical since arbitration awards are generally irreversible. Mark works to be sensitive to costs and streamline the process to make it a reasonable alternative to the courthouse.
Fees
Mark’s standard fee for service as an arbitrator, whether as chair or as party-appointed member, is $650 per hour. In the unusual case, the fee may be slightly more. These fees include preparation time, conferencing, hearing, deliberation, drafting the award, and any travel time. The only expenses charged are for travel.