John P Diblasi

December 20, 2023 | Law.com

Addressing Legal Issues and the Timing in Seeking an Evaluation

Many cases that come to mediation involve novel questions of law. Invariably, there will be a dispute as to the proper law applicable to the case and the…

By By Hon. John P. DiBlasi, J.S.C. (Ret.)

4 minute read

November 01, 2023 | Law.com

Time Is On Your Side in the Mediation Process

The longer a mediation lasts the greater the likelihood that it will be successful. This conclusion is anecdotal, but based upon long experience. A mediation…

By By Hon. John P. DiBlasi, J.S.C. (Ret.)

10 minute read

October 17, 2023 | Law.com

The Importance of the Preliminary Conference in Commercial Arbitration

Expediency and economy are the great benefits of the arbitral process. One of its most important components is the initial or preliminary conference with…

By By Hon, John P. DiBlasi (Ret.)

6 minute read

August 16, 2023 | Law.com

10 Mistakes to Avoid at Mediation – Improving the Odds for a Resolution

Under the best of circumstances, mediation may not result in the resolution of a litigated dispute. This may be as a result of factors which are not under…

By by Hon. John P. DiBlasi, J.S.C. (Ret.)

5 minute read

July 07, 2023 | Law.com

Preparing Your Witness and Yourself for a Trial or Arbitration

During my fifteen years as a Judge, I have heard the testimony of hundreds of witnesses in all types of proceedings. As a trial attorney in private practice,…

By Hon. John P. DiBlasi, J.S.C. (Ret.)

6 minute read

May 26, 2023 | Law.com

Before the Real Negotiations Begin: Use Good Faith Disclosure and Proactivity to Prevent Mediation Sabotage

The joint session of the mediation, where disputing parties speak directly to one another, is often considered the best opportunity for the parties to…

By Hon. John P. DiBlasi, J.S.C. (Ret.)

9 minute read

November 19, 2021 | New York Law Journal

The Importance of the Preliminary Conference in Commercial Arbitration: Proactively Ensuring the Experience of the Proceeding

Advance communication between counsel and an initiative-taking arbitrator are essential for achieving the goal of a fair, efficient, and economical resolution of the dispute.

By John P. DiBlasi

5 minute read

August 02, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Before the Real Negotiations Begin: Use Good Faith Disclosure and Proactivity to Prevent Mediation Sabotage

A successful mediation is predicated on trust. Transparency and professional courtesy go a long way in advancing negotiations.

By John P. DiBlasi

9 minute read

August 03, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Good Faith Negotiations at Mediation

Many good faith negotiations can be sabotaged by parties using a variety of bad faith negotiation tactics, many of which are repeated all too often and can ultimately prevent a settlement. What are those tactics and what can be done to ameliorate the situation?

By John P. DiBlasi

2 minute read

March 16, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Navigating the Mediation Experience: No Compromise—No Resolution

Making the best use of your mediator's abilities and time at every stage of the proceeding is extremely important in attempting to reach resolution.

By John P. DiBlasi

9 minute read

More from ALM