For the 16th consecutive year, NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) has been ranked as the #1 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Provider in the 2026 New York Law Journal “Best Of” survey.
NAM’s exceptional arbitrators and mediators once again dominated the individual categories. In total, 7 NAM arbitrators and 8 NAM mediators ranked in the top 10 in their respective categories, with several also earning induction into the New York Law Journal’s 2026 Hall of Fame.
NAM arbitrators who ranked in the Top 10
- Hon. Elizabeth Bonina (Ret.) — No. 1 (2026 Hall of Fame)
- George Freitag, Esq. (2026 Hall of Fame)
- Glenn Sabele, Esq.
- Hon. Larry S. Schachner (Ret.)
- Rhonda L. Epstein, Esq. (2026 Hall of Fame)
- James W. Borkowski, Esq. (2026 Hall of Fame)
- Hon. Judith McMahon
NAM mediators who ranked in the Top 10
- James W. Borkowski, Esq. — No. 1
- Joseph L. Ehrlich, Esq. (2026 Hall of Fame)
- Hon. Elizabeth Bonina (Ret.) (2026 Hall of Fame)
- Jennifer Herscovici, Esq. (2026 Hall of Fame)
- Mitchell R. Kahn, Esq. (2026 Hall of Fame)
- Richard J. Fodera, Esq.
- Hon. Peter B. Skelos (Ret.) (2026 Hall of Fame)
- Richard P. Byrne, Esq. (2026 Hall of Fame)
NAM is honored to have consistently been voted the #1 ADR provider in New York for the 16th consecutive year. We want to congratulate all of our distinguished neutrals who ranked in the top 10 of the arbitrator and mediator categories, including this year’s Hall of Fame inductees. NAM is extremely grateful to all those who took the time to vote in this year’s survey, reinforcing our standing as a leader in the ADR industry.
In addition to being named the #1 Overall ADR Provider, NAM was also voted the #1 Online ADR Resource by this year’s New York Law Journal “Best Of” survey respondents. Both distinctions come with induction into the New York Law Journal’s 2026 Hall of Fame.
To access the full edition of the 2026 New York Law Journal “Best Of” survey, click here.
About the New York Law Journal “Best Of” survey
New York Law Journal’s “Best Of” survey is conducted annually. The ballot is provided for review roughly 4 – 6 weeks before voting opens. Voting is open for four weeks and is open to attorneys, in-house attorneys, judges and law firm/legal department administrators. The survey is sent out through the following channels: email to our distribution list, email to subscribers in our database, social media posts, digital advertising on our websites and digital advertising in our email alerts. We vet ballots for verified emails, duplicates, suspicious ballots, etc. to ensure the legitimacy of the results. We provide the top rankings for each category in an annual supplement.
About NAM
NAM is a premier provider of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services, delivering efficiency and results to clients throughout the U.S. and globally. Through its market-leading technology and secure virtual and hybrid forums, NAM offers a streamlined alternative to traditional litigation. With an exceptional roster of neutrals and concierge-level case administration, NAM is the ADR partner of choice for over 10,000 commercial entities and half the Fortune 100.
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