United States District Court
“The Neutral, Simeon Baum, “chose to act in an intensely detailed manner, leaving no stone unturned.”
United States District Court, Eastern District of New York Expression of satisfaction by party to court-annexed mediation, United States District Court, Eastern District of New York March 18, 2016
Eddie Hayes, Esq.
“He is a terrific mediator and he is a gentleman.”
Eddie Hayes, Esq. Attorney for Studio Daniel Libeskind (in fee claim against Silverstein Properties for architectural design work in connection with World Trade Center's Freedom Tower). March 18, 2016
K. Scot Wagner, Esq.
“I just wanted to say thanks again for a great job in resolving this case. I have never had an experience where both parties walk away with a real win/win and then go to lunch afterwards. While this type of resolution should be the norm, I am afraid it is often the exception. I assure you that if the opportunity arises I will definitely use your services again.”
K. Scot Wagner, Esq. Hale & Wagner (Milwaukee, WI) (in Dealer/Supplier matter) March 20, 2016
John C. Young, Esq.
“From the start to finish you were wise, kind, thoughtful, generous — with both your time and your very considerable legal talent — patient and right on the money with your judgment of the direction discussions should take and their destination if counsel would take such course… you exhibited more judicial temperament than all but about five judges I’ve appeared before…”
John C. Young, Esq. Retired House Counsel and former Vice President of Chubb & Son, Inc. March 18, 2016
Raymond Nardo, Esq.
“I have mediated scores of cases before the EEOC, most of them with a successful result. I recently mediated with Mr. Baum … his tenacity, perseverance, and professionalism was essential and instrumental to resolving this matter. Both the EEOC and the respective litigants are fortunate to have access to such a skilled and talented mediator.”
Raymond Nardo, Esq. March 18, 2016
Jeffrey J. Ellis, Esq.
"Mr. Baum was well prepared to discuss the legal and factual issues... His command of the liability issues under the Warsaw Convention was especially helpful in facilitating a speedy resolution of this matter... I appreciate the diligent efforts of Mr. Baum."
Jeffrey J. Ellis, Esq. Quirk & Bakalor, P.C. March 18, 2016