Earl Acquaviva Jr. Esq.

Commercial & Employment Mediator | Insurance, Workplace, Complex Multi-Party Disputes

Maryland | Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery County & Multi-Jurisdictional Matters
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Professional Overview

Earl J. Acquaviva Jr. is a Maryland Circuit Court Mediator, arbitrator, and attorney with extensive experience resolving complex business, employment, and insurance-related disputes.

As former Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Litigation Officer at Bally Total Fitness, Earl brings more than three decades of executive-level legal and operational experience to his mediation practice. He has managed high-volume litigation portfolios, multi-jurisdictional disputes, and high-stakes negotiations involving employees, executives, insurers, and corporate stakeholders.

Maryland Business and Technology mediators are qualified professionals specializing in complex commercial, intellectual property, and technology-related disputes. They are often utilized within the Maryland Business and Technology Case Management Program (BTCMP), which handles specialized court cases. Under Maryland Rule 17-205(b), qualified mediators must meet specific, high-level training and experience requirements.

Earl’s background in complex, multi-jurisdictional business and commercial disputes aligns with the level of experience typically required for these matters.
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Mediation & Arbitration Experience

Earl has participated in and led negotiations across thousands of disputes as both in-house counsel and neutral. His experience includes:
• Class actions and complex multi-party litigation
• Multi-jurisdictional corporate disputes
• Insurance and high-exposure liability matters
• Employment and HR-related conflicts
• Commercial and consumer contract disputes

Since 2012, he has served as a Maryland Circuit Court mediator, handling civil cases across multiple counties and privately mediating complex matters involving regional and national parties.
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Mediation Approach

Earl is known for a pragmatic, negotiation-driven approach grounded in real-world business experience. He understands both the legal and operational pressures facing parties and focuses on:
• Efficient resolution of high-value disputes
• Managing risk and exposure for all parties
• Bridging gaps between legal positions and business realities
• Guiding parties toward practical, durable agreements