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FedArb’s panel includes former Article III judges from U.S. district courts and courts of appeals nationwide. Their experience deciding complex motions, weighing evidence and managing trials informs their work as arbitrators, mediators and independent evaluators. FedArb helps parties select a neutral whose experience fits the matter, supported by dedicated case management.
60
Former Article III Judges
20 Years
Resolving Complex Disputes Nationwide
$25+ Billion
Disputes Resolved Annually
Ways to Work with a Former Federal Judge
- Arbitration: Bring experience deciding complex motions, weighing expert testimony and managing substantial evidentiary records to your dispute.
- Mediation: Gain a former judge’s perspective on how disputed facts and legal arguments may hold up in court, helping parties assess risk and find grounds for agreement.
- Mock Trials, Hearings and Appeals: Hear the questions a former trial or appellate judge would ask — and learn where your arguments need stronger support.
- Early Neutral Evaluation: Gain an independent judicial assessment of pivotal issues and uncertainties before making consequential litigation or settlement decisions.
- Special Master Services: Apply experience overseeing discovery and complex litigation to court-assigned disputes, helping reduce the burden on the presiding judge and keep proceedings moving.
Facing mass arbitration? FedArb’s ADR-MDL™ framework uses a panel of former federal judges to resolve common legal and factual issues before individual claims proceed to resolution. Explore our mass arbitration approach.
Former Article III Judges
Hon. Christopher F. Droney
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Hon. Timothy K. Lewis
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit; U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Hon. Kathleen M. O’Malley
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Former U.S. Magistrate, Bankruptcy and Court of Federal Claims Judges
Looking for different judicial or industry experience? Explore FedArb’s full panel of former judges and senior practitioners.
Already Have an Arbitration Clause?
Even if your clause names AAA, JAMS or another provider, you may still be able to select a FedArb judge. Depending on the agreement and applicable rules, parties may select an outside neutral while retaining the named provider’s administration, subject to any required approval. Parties may also agree to have FedArb administer the arbitration.
Contact FedArb to discuss your clause and available options.
Clarity, Resolution, Results Delivered
Dedicated Support Throughout Your Matter
One dedicated case manager provides continuity and 24/7 responsiveness throughout your engagement, with firm enforcement of deadlines in administered proceedings.