As a mediator and arbitrator, I draw on nearly 40 years of experience as a practicing attorney focused on complex healthcare and commercial matters. I’ve litigated a broad range of business and commercial disputes in state and federal courts, arbitration forums, and government investigations—trying nearly two dozen cases to judgment or award. I’ve participated in dozens of mediations both as counsel and mediator, bringing a combination of subject-matter expertise and practical insight, especially in healthcare and commercial disputes. In addition to serving as a mediator and arbitrator, I am available to provide neutral case evaluations and to serve as settlement counsel, either in a consulting capacity or through direct participation in negotiations and mediations.
With nearly four decades of experience representing a wide spectrum of healthcare entities, John now brings his deep industry knowledge and practical litigation insight to his work as a neutral—resolving complex healthcare and commercial disputes with clarity, fairness, and efficiency.
Q: Tell us about your background in healthcare law or the healthcare industry.
John: As a practicing lawyer, I specialized in representing a broad range of healthcare entities—both payors and providers—in litigation, government investigations, and payor-provider disputes. My clients included health insurers and brokers, academic medical centers, dental care organizations, durable medical equipment providers, health technology companies, hospital systems, individual physicians and other licensed professionals, long-term care facilities, managed care organizations, medical groups, oncology clinics, and private equity investors in healthcare. I also represented providers of alternative therapies, including cannabis and psychedelics, as well as pharmacies, rehabilitation facilities, specialty providers focused on conditions such as AIDS and autism, substance abuse treatment centers, and wellness providers.
Q: What types of healthcare disputes do you typically handle as an arbitrator or mediator?
John: As an arbitrator and mediator, I handle payor-provider disputes, partnership and contract issues, and matters involving patient care.
Q: What drew you to ADR work in the healthcare space? What do you value most about serving as a neutral on the AAA’s Healthcare Panel?
John: My experience representing clients in the healthcare industry deepened my appreciation for the complexity of healthcare payment and delivery systems—and the frequency of disputes that arise in this field. Transitioning to full-time ADR work, healthcare matters were a natural fit for my background and expertise. Serving as a AAA Healthcare Panelist has further reinforced my respect for the professionalism and dedication of attorneys across the healthcare sector and the clients they serve.
Q: What advice do you have for parties preparing for arbitration or mediation in complex healthcare disputes?
John: Please cooperate with opposing counsel at every stage, including meeting and conferring prior to the preliminary hearing to discuss my proposed scheduling order. Throughout the proceeding, keep in mind that arbitration is intended to be an efficient and streamlined process for resolving disputes.