Mediator Resume

Byrne & O’Neill, LLP – Partner

Construction Litigation Attorney; Mediator, Arbitrator

Partner, Byrne & O’Neill LLP, 2013-Present; Attorney, Gogick Byrne & O’Neill LLP, 1998-2013; Attorney, Gogick & Seiden, 1991-1998; District Attorney, Onondaga County, 1990-1991; Attorney, Morris & Duffy, 1984-1990.

Over 35 years of experience as a construction trial attorney representing architects, engineers, owners and contractors on projects in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and throughout the United States. Extensive experience litigating and resolving complex construction claims, including dozens of trials and arbitrations. Expertise in construction delay, scheduling and cost overrun claims. Non-litigation experience includes negotiating and drafting construction contracts, representing clients in mergers and acquisitions plus counseling clients on general business and risk management issues.

Mediator with the AAA and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Parties need to be fully prepared before mediation to have an informed negotiation. We will have a customized process starting with a preliminary hearing to set deadlines for carefully targeted disclosures. At mediation, the focus is on the factual and legal merits to create a solid foundation for exchanges of offers and counteroffers that will bring the case to closure.

Certified in Primavera Project Planner (P3). Proficient in conducting hearings in all online platforms like Zoom, Teams, etc.

St. John’s University (JD); Boston University (BA). Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation (Certificate)

Admitted to the Bar: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and District of Columbia; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals for 2nd and 3rd Circuits; U.S. District Courts for Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York; Districts Courts of New Jersey and Connecticut.

American Bar Association; New York State Bar Association (former co-chair of Professional Liability Committee); New York City Bar Association; ACEC Legal Counsel Forum, GBA Legal Affairs Committee.

State-by-State Guide to Design and Construction Contracts and Claims, Second Edition, Wolters Kluwer (New York Chapter). Frequent lecturer on topics including contract negotiations, copyright and professional licensing issues.

Hourly Rate: $350.00 Daily Rate: Not provided Study Rate: $350.00/hr Cancellation: Not provided Cancellation Period: 2 Days Comment: Travel time will not be charged anywhere in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, District of Columbia or Philadelphia.

English

United States of America

New York, New York