Mediation Arbitration

“Cohen worked with the parties to achieve prompt resolution of this difficult case. We found him to be very intelligent, even-handed, responsive, and decisive when decisions were required. He would be an excellent mediator or arbitrator for significant, high-stakes cases.”

“Good listener, writes clearly, thinks clearly, hard working, patient, asks the right questions. Ran as good a Markman hearing as I’ve been to.”

At a Settlement Final Fairness Hearing:

Mr. Lobel: “David may be blushing in the background here. I really do want to commend the work that Mr. Cohen did here because I think all of us at this table know that there were many steps along this [mediation] process where we might not have been here.  And I think only because of David’s doggedness in working this process and refusing to turn away when it looked bleak, that I think we’re here in front of you today in a very voluntary way.”

The Court: “I was fortunate to have picked a very competent and expert Special Master to handle this case.  He has done an outstanding job at keeping the matter going, as you say. That is the most important prerequisite for being a good mediator is not letting go, and Mr. Cohen apparently has that attribute, and he is to be highly commended and thanked by this Court for doing so.”

“You and I have known each other for a great number of years and your professional acumen as a Special Master is well known and I have heard comments from many Judges who have appreciated your assistance in framing and helping to solve serious litigation issues.”