ALBERT RIZZO, ESQ.
Albert Rizzo is a trained arbitrator and court-certified mediator on the rosters of the New York State Supreme Courts in the five counties of New York City, Westchester and Nassau Counties.
As an arbitrator and mediator, he brings to the table over 35 years of litigation experience representing numerous clients in business, employment and commercial disputes in the state and Federal courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation proceedings.
He has been involved as an arbitrator, mediator and settlement negotiator in numerous matters from small claims to multi-million-dollar claims involving business, employment, real estate, insurance, construction and securities law matters. He also mediated numerous business and homeowner insurance cases designated for the Storm Sandy Mediation Program mandated by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and sponsored by the American Arbitration Association. Al has mediated claims totaling in the 100's of millions of dollars in the aggregate--the majority of them to successful resolution.
As a result of representing clients in his litigation and business law practice for many years, he has become a strong advocate for ADR.
Al is also an Adjunct Professor teaching Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution at New York University, Graduate School of Professional Studies, a member of the American Arbitration Association's Panel of Mediator Neutrals, an arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a Distinguished Neutral for the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution, a mediator for the New York State Courts, and an arbitrator for the NYS Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program.
As an arbitrator and mediator, he brings to the table over 35 years of litigation experience representing numerous clients in business, employment and commercial disputes in the state and Federal courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation proceedings.
He has been involved as an arbitrator, mediator and settlement negotiator in numerous matters from small claims to multi-million-dollar claims involving business, employment, real estate, insurance, construction and securities law matters. He also mediated numerous business and homeowner insurance cases designated for the Storm Sandy Mediation Program mandated by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and sponsored by the American Arbitration Association. Al has mediated claims totaling in the 100's of millions of dollars in the aggregate--the majority of them to successful resolution.
As a result of representing clients in his litigation and business law practice for many years, he has become a strong advocate for ADR.
Al is also an Adjunct Professor teaching Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution at New York University, Graduate School of Professional Studies, a member of the American Arbitration Association's Panel of Mediator Neutrals, an arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a Distinguished Neutral for the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution, a mediator for the New York State Courts, and an arbitrator for the NYS Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program.
Professional Practice:
Law Offices of Albert Rizzo, P.C.
Principal Attorney
Professional Associations:
* New York State Bar Association, Arbitration Committee, Member, 2011 - Present
* New York State Bar Association, ADR and Mediation Committee, Member, 2011 - Present
* New York City Bar Association, Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution, Member, 2009 - 2012
* New York City Bar Association, Qualified Member of the Legal Referral Panel for:
Commercial Litigation
Employment Litigation
Real Estate Litigation
Mediator and Arbitrator Roster Panels:
* New York State Supreme Court, Commercial Division, Mediator (on Rosters of 5 Counties of NYC, Westchester and Nassau Counties)
* American Arbitration Association, Mediator and Arbitrator
* Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Arbitrator
* NYS Courts Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program, Arbitrator
* Distinguished Neutral, International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution
Education:
Fordham University School of Law, J.D.
Fordham University, B.A.
Faculty Positions:
Adjunct Professor, 2011- Present
New York University, Graduate School of Professional Studies
Courses: Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution
Employment Law and Labor Relations
Law Offices of Albert Rizzo, P.C.
Principal Attorney
Professional Associations:
* New York State Bar Association, Arbitration Committee, Member, 2011 - Present
* New York State Bar Association, ADR and Mediation Committee, Member, 2011 - Present
* New York City Bar Association, Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution, Member, 2009 - 2012
* New York City Bar Association, Qualified Member of the Legal Referral Panel for:
Commercial Litigation
Employment Litigation
Real Estate Litigation
Mediator and Arbitrator Roster Panels:
* New York State Supreme Court, Commercial Division, Mediator (on Rosters of 5 Counties of NYC, Westchester and Nassau Counties)
* American Arbitration Association, Mediator and Arbitrator
* Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Arbitrator
* NYS Courts Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program, Arbitrator
* Distinguished Neutral, International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution
Education:
Fordham University School of Law, J.D.
Fordham University, B.A.
Faculty Positions:
Adjunct Professor, 2011- Present
New York University, Graduate School of Professional Studies
Courses: Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution
Employment Law and Labor Relations
What has been said About Albert Rizzo's Mediation Style and Technique:
"Very attentive. Outstanding Listener!"
"He takes to heart and has the concern of both parties involved."
"Listens and considers all arguments and facts."
"He did a nice job of controlling the pace of the mediation; keeping everyone on point and focused."
"Mr. Rizzo was excellent!"
"Worked impartially and moved the process along."
"He takes to heart and has the concern of both parties involved."
"Listens and considers all arguments and facts."
"He did a nice job of controlling the pace of the mediation; keeping everyone on point and focused."
"Mr. Rizzo was excellent!"
"Worked impartially and moved the process along."
- OTHER TESTIMONIALS
- Voted among the Best Arbitrators and Mediators in New York City for 2022 by Expertise.com
