Excellence. Professionalism. Compassion. Tenacity.

I work hand-in-hand with my clients to address the law taking into account the emotional conflicts that often underlie the legal situation. I consider what forum is most appropriate given each client’s circumstances — which dispute resolution process — mediation, arbitration, collaborative law or litigation — will produce the most satisfactory and cost effective result.

Negotiate

Mediate

Arbitrate

Litigate

Advocate. Neutral.

Geri’s expertise is rooted in her experience working with companies, firms, executives, partners, employees and individuals as either a neutral or advocate. Using her practical knowledge, intellectual resourcefulness and legal acumen, she works with her clients to find the best strategy to achieve each client’s specific goals. She always seeks to resolve disputes as efficiently as possible. Her experience in all the different dispute resolution forums gives her the ability to offer clients alternatives which may reduce the time, money and angst often associated with protracted litigation.

As an Advocate, I practice in the following courts:

-State of New York
-United States Supreme Court
-U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
-U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
-Southern District of New York
-Eastern District of New York
-Northern District of New York
-District of Colorado

As a Neutral, I serve on the following Panels:

-American Arbitration Association, Arbitrator on Commercial and Employment Panels
-American Arbitration Association, Mediation Panel
-Character and Fitness Committee for the Ninth Judicial District Character Committee, serves on hearing panels with respect to attorney admissions and reinstatement
-Panel of Arbitrators for Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Panel, Arbitrator
-Panel of Arbitrators for the New York State Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program, Member
-S.D.N.Y. Mediation Panel, Member
-New York State Supreme Court Commercial Division ADR Program, Mediator
-New York State Supreme Court Westchester ADR Program, Mediator