$ 375-500 per hour
About Joel
Biography
I have extensive legal, business, mediation and arbitration experience in a wide variety of domestic and international commercial matters. I am a proactive, creative and tireless mediator and a fair, efficient and impartial arbitrator used by parties in matters ranging from basic contract disputes to extremely complex multi party situations with a great deal at stake.
Some Highlights:
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Member Arizona, New York and Florida Bars and Federal Courts: U.S. District Courts: Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; Southern and Middle Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court; United States Court of International Trade (jurisdiction over international trade/import disputes). Former Diplomate Member: Florida Academy of Professional Mediators; International Mediation Institute (IMI) Certified Mediator; International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR) Arbitration and Mediation Panelist. Former Florida Bar Sections: Trial Lawyers; Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law; Founding Member of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Section. Arizona: ADR Section of AZ Bar; Scottsdale Bar Association. NASD and New York Stock Exchange (FINRA); Member: Writers Guild of America.
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American Arbitration Association, Roster of Arbitrators: Commercial, Employment, Health Care, Technology, Consumer and Large Complex Case Panels. American Arbitration Association Mediator.
----------------------------------------------------------------------- Selected to Copyright Office, Library of Congress 2004-2005Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panel (CARP) which determines royalty rates and distribution of royalties for the commercial use of copyrighted works when those rates cannot be successfully negotiated by copyright holders and users (e.g., broadcasters)-- including those for music and webcasting.
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One of eight nationwide arbitrators for a special FCC Arbitration Panel to handle Retransmission Consent and Regional Sports Network Cable Programming Disputes. The arbitrators determine the price of carriage rights of all programming, including sports, between certain suppliers, users, broadcasters.
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Arbitrator in a variety of institutional and ad hoc arbitrations. Author in field. Trainer.
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Arbitration
40%
27 years | 100 cases
Mediation
40%
28 years | 1,000 cases
Business
10%
56 years | 250 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Arizona for 6 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 51 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 57 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1968
No misconduct found
Location
Joel Levine, Esq.
7501 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, #523, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255
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Posted by Lawrence | January 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Outstanding Mediator
We retained Joel as a Mediator and found him to be incredibly well prepared and insightful. Not only is he highly intelligent but he has an unique ability to speak with someone on a personal level and aid them in recognizing the benefits of a negotiated resolution. The subject case was very complic...
Joel R. Levine's Lawyer Endorsements
"Joel enjoys a well-deserved national reputation as an outstanding arbitrator and mediator. Our firm conducts business nationally and we regularly deal with opposing counsel who similarly practice nationally. We represent people living all over the country and even in foreign countries and are involved in litigation with national and multi-national companies. When selecting an ADR practitioner Joel is at the top of many lists and I personally have worked with him on over 30 cases. He is always prepared, thoughtful, creative, patient, professional and regardless of the outcome of our matters, everyone involved knows they’ve been treated fairly and suggest Joel for our next matter together. His unique background, intelligence and innate sense of fairness, considering the facts and law relevant to each situation, is rare among ADR practitioners and I highly endorse Joel for any matter requiring an outstanding neutral."
"Mr. Levine has been an arbitrator and mediator in a number of cases I've worked on, covering a variety of complicated litigation matters. I have litigated for close to 40 years in many different states, and have represented hundreds of parties in both mediations and arbitrations. I have never encountered as hard working an arbitrator or mediator than Mr. Levine. He is tireless in his approach. His legal reasoning and acuity is surpassed by no one. Perhaps most importantly, all my clients have felt that he was fair and honest with them, including those who lost in arbitration cases before him. I cannot recommend Mr. Levine highly enough to anyone who needs an arbitrator or a mediator. He consistently does an amazing job, and I am pleased to provide my unequivocal and unconditional endorsement of his talents."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joel is an outstanding mediator. In my view, he is the best mediator in the Miami area. He is very bright, reads everything you send him and is very prepared for the mediation. He also works very hard and is very creative at finding solutions. He gets my highest recommendation."
"I have worked with Mr. Levine on multiple occasions in his capacity as a mediator. Mr. Levine's tireless attention to detail has been invaluable in effectively reaching mutually agreeable resolutions at mediation. No fact pattern or legal argument has ever proven to complex for Mr. Levine. I strongly recommend Mr. Levine as a mediator- his professionalism, work ethic, and approach to the alternative dispute resolution process are second to none."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joel is an outstanding mediator."
"I endorse this lawyer. One of the finest mediators I have worked with. I recommend him highly."
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Experience
Honors
2018
AV® Preeminent Rated., Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Best lawyer in Alternative Dispute Resolution-Arbitration., Best Lawyers (2018 South Florida edition)
2017
Florida Super Lawyer: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Florida Super Lawyers
2016
Legal Elite in Arbitration & Mediation, Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite /Multiple Years
2016
Outstanding Arbitrator 2016 Excellence Award, Acquisition International (The Voice of Corporate Finance)
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2003
Traphagen Distinguished Alumni, Harvard Law School
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Certified Mediator/Arbitrator, Joel Levine, Esq.
1988 - 1997
President/CEO, Gibraltar Entertainment, Inc.
1977 - 1980
Senior Partner, Levine & Fieldstone
1975 - 1983
Principal, First Capital Financial Corporation
1975 - 1977
Attorney, Smith Mandler
1973 - 1975
Associate, Greenberg Traurig
1970 - 1973
Associate, Javits, Trubin, Sillcocks & Edelman
1968 - 1970
Reginald Smith Community Fellowship, Waterbury Legal Aid Society
1966 - 1968
Volunteer, Peace Corps
Associations
Member New York and Florida Bars and Federal Courts: U.S. District Courts: Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; Southern and Middle Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court;
United States Court of International Trade (jurisdiction over international trade/import disputes). Diplomate Member: Florida Academy of Professional Mediators; International Mediation Institute (IMI) Certified Mediator
Florida Bar Sections: Trial Lawyers (and ADR Committee), Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law, Founding Member and Executive Committee of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Section;
American Arbitration Association; NASD and New York Stock Exchange (FINRA); Member: Writers Guild of America.
Sample of Legal Cases
Insured v. Disability Insurance Company
Settled.
Education
N/A
Harvard Law School
law
Speaking Engagements
2014
Webinar for American Arbitration Association
Winning at Arbitration: More than 30 Specific Tips Advocates Can Use to Improve Arbitration Outcomes
2013
Lynn University Event, College of Business and Management.
Starting/Running Businesses--Tips, Strategies, Pitfalls
2012
Presentation to University of Miami Law Students
Legal Opportunities in Today's World
2009
International Claim Association (ICA) 100th Annual Education Conference
Winning at Mediation: A "Mock" Mock Mediation
2005
Chairing An Arbitration Panel: Managing AAA Procedures, Process & Dynamics
Chairing An Arbitration Panel
2003
Harvard Law School Traphagen Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series
Societal Changes for Attorneys
Publications
2019
American Bar Association: Litigation Section’s ADR Website—Practice Points.
Summarizing California Supreme Court Decision of Heimlich v. Shivij, 112 CV 231939 (May 30, 2019) creating another exception to Doctrine of Officio Functus in upholding Arbitrator’s jurisdiction even after issuance of the Award
2019
American Bar Association: Litigation Section’s ADR Website—Practice Points
Reporting on AllyAlign Health, Inc. v. Signature Advantage, LLC., 2019 SC-000001-1 (Ky. Sup. Ct. June 13, 2019) holding that a carve-out did not remove from the arbitrator the power to decide arbitrability
2019
American Bar Association: Litigation Section’s ADR Website—Practice Points
Analysis of NJ Supreme Court Decision in Goffe v. Foulke Management Corp., 2019 WL 2361490 (June 5, 2019) dealing with severability and when Court or arbitrator decides issues
2011
2009
AAA DISPUTE RESOLUTION JOURNAL (August/October 2009)
Constructing the Construction Case: Tips, Traps and Tricks
2003
THE ADVOCATE--Trial Lawyers Section of Florida Bar
"Winning at Arbitration"
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Can I electronically sign a mediated settlement agreement?
03 Mar 2018
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Are there any pro bono entertainment lawyers in Orlando, Florida?
20 Oct 2011
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I filed my contested divorce pro se. Should I attempt the court mediation before hiring a lawyer?
06 Jan 2011