Law Offices of Charles Platto is a distinguished alternative dispute resolution practice specializing in mediation and arbitration services for complex domestic and international commercial and insurance disputes. Led by Charles Platto, a nationally and internationally recognized mediator and arbitrator with over 15 years of dedicated ADR experience, the firm stands out for its deep expertise, exceptional client feedback, and certification with leading dispute resolution institutions worldwide.
With a background as a seasoned litigator, law professor, and insurance law expert, Charles Platto brings a thoughtful, persistent, and highly prepared approach to each case. He is particularly skilled at facilitating resolution in high-stakes disputes, often succeeding even after formal sessions conclude. The firm primarily serves corporations, insurers, reinsurers, financial institutions, and parties involved in complex commercial litigation, offering both virtual and in-person sessions to accommodate client preferences.
Services Offered
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- Domestic commercial dispute resolution
- International commercial dispute resolution
- Insurance disputes (insurer/policyholder, insurer/insurer)
- Reinsurance disputes
- Breach of contract disputes
- Mergers and acquisitions disputes
- Securities disputes
- Franchise disputes
- Employment disputes
- Landlord-tenant disputes
- Intellectual property disputes
- Financial/credit disputes
- Technical agreement disputes
- Expert witness testimony
- Litigation management and co-counsel services
- Special Master appointments
- ADR training and consulting
The firm is certified by the American Arbitration Association (AAA), International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), CPR, ICC, FINRA, ARIAS, and REMEDI, among others. Charles Platto serves as a mediator for New York and New Jersey state and federal courts and was appointed to the ADR Advisory Council for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. His notable achievements include training mediators for AAA’s Superstorm Sandy and Civil Commotion mediation programs and mediating over 200 Sandy-related cases.
