From his work with many clients in selecting arbitrators and mediators to resolve their disputes and as an ADR provider, Dominic understands the needs of clients as they seek to resolve their legal disputes outside of a courtroom.  He knows that clients choose ADR as an alternative to the expensive, time-consuming, lengthy and very public proceedings in the courts.   He is committed to fairness, neutrality and efficiency in each case that he takes on.  One of his guiding principles is thorough preparation before arbitrating or mediating a case. 

To that end, as an arbitrator, he spends time early in a case working with the parties and their counsel to carefully establish a case management plan.  That plan is designed to deal with issues and the process in the case, such as the exchange of information (discovery) and motions that the parties may wish to file.  The goal is to reach a hearing on the merits of the case as quickly and efficiently as possible. Dominic’s skills as an arbitrator are exemplified by a notable federal court decision, William Clark, et al. v. OMG Holdings, LLC, et al. In that case, involving a complex financial dispute, the court upheld Dominic’s lengthy award, praising his decision as “careful and well-reasoned.”