Peter B Skelos

July 12, 2023 | Law.com

The benefits of a successful early mediation are obvious: Disputes can be resolved in a private, expeditious and economical fashion. Flexibility is another…

By Richard P. Byrne, Esq. and Hon. Peter B. Skelos (Ret.)

8 minute read

August 07, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Historically, ADR in the contested estate arena has been woefully under-utilized. This article looks at the benefits of submitting trust and estate disputes to mediation, and shows how videoconference mediations and arbitrations have become a viable alternative to court-adjudications.

By Peter B. Skelos

8 minute read

March 24, 2020 | New York Law Journal

ADR and technology can provide an efficient and cost-effective mechanism for carrying on the practice of law in the age of courthouse closures and shelter-in-place directives.

By Peter B. Skelos

2 minute read

November 22, 2019 | New York Law Journal

The key to an effective early mediation is a commitment to the process. Absent that up-front recognition, an early mediation serves as nothing more than a weigh station on the litigation turnpike—easily passed with the employment of phrases such as "it's too early," "we don't have enough information" and the like.

By Richard P. Byrne and Peter B. Skelos

7 minute read

September 12, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Peter B. Skelos, Lesli P. Hiller and Robert M. Harper write: Email, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Tumbler, online banking, online shopping and other forms of electronic communications comprise our digital footprint. They are seemingly ubiquitous and omnipresent in the life of our business, social, and personal affairs. But, on death, who has the right of access to a decedent's digital footprint? More importantly, what is the scope of that access? Can a fiduciary figuratively step into the decedent's shoes and gain full access to the decedent's digital assets and electronic communications?

By Peter B. Skelos, Lesli P. Hiller and Robert M. Harper

20 minute read

April 10, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Peter B. Skelos of NAM and Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana writes: Appellate judges enthusiastically consider the oral argument the most exciting part of their work. Counsel should approach oral argument with no less enthusiasm and preparation.

By Peter B. Skelos

15 minute read

July 25, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Stephen W. Schlissel of Schlissel Ostrow Karabatos and Peter B. Skelos of NAM and Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo & Terrana discuss the use of mediation and arbitration as less expensive, more efficient, and ultimately more client-acceptable alternatives to the resolution of matrimonial matters in the courthouse.

By Stephen W. Schlissel and Peter B. Skelos

30 minute read