Mark Bunim

Mark J. Bunim, Esq. – Mediator, Arbitrator & Commercial Dispute Neutral

Location: New York
Experience: 40+ years
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Professional Overview

Mark J. Bunim is an experienced mediator, arbitrator, and former litigator with over 40 years of practice in complex commercial and insurance-related disputes. He has served as chair, sole arbitrator, and panel arbitrator in numerous domestic and international matters, frequently under the rules of the American Arbitration Association and other arbitration bodies.

His work spans a broad range of industries and dispute types, with particular depth in insurance coverage, commercial conflicts, and multi-party litigation matters.
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Mediation & Arbitration Experience

Mr. Bunim has mediated 450+ matters across multiple jurisdictions & arbitrated disputes involving:
• Insurance and reinsurance
• Commercial and contract disputes
• Partnership and joint venture conflicts
• Employment and professional liability
• Real estate and construction
• Healthcare and technology disputes

He is especially known for handling:
• Insurance coverage and allocation disputes
• Complex business and partnership matters
• Multi-party and high-stakes commercial conflicts
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Training & Credentials

Advanced mediation training:
• CPR Center for Dispute Resolution
• New York State Supreme Court Commercial Division

Additional advanced ADR training through:
• National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
• American Arbitration Association
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
• ARIAS-US arbitrator training program
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Panel Memberships & Affiliations

Mr. Bunim serves on numerous national and international ADR panels, including:

American Arbitration Association (AAA):
• Large Complex Case Panel
• Commercial Panel
• Insurance Specialty Panel

Mediation Panel
FedArb – Commercial Arbitrators & Mediators Panel; Rep. and Warranty Insurance Specialty Panel
• National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN)
• New York Academy of Mediators and Arbitrators
• U.S. District Court (Southern District of New York) mediation panel
• New York State Supreme Court Commercial Division mediator panel

He is also:
• Fellow, College of Commercial Arbitrators
• Executive Committee Member, New York State Bar Association – Dispute Resolution Section
• Former Co-Chair, Insurance Dispute ADR Committee (NYSBA)
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Professional Experience
• Former Partner, Robinson Silverman Pearce Aronsohn & Berman (later Bryan Cave LLP); Head of Insurance Coverage litigation team
• Former Managing Partner, Ohrenstein & Brown
Focused practice in:
• Commercial litigation
• Insurance coverage and recovery
• Risk management disputes
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Thought Leadership & Publications

Mr. Bunim is a frequent speaker and author on ADR and insurance issues, presenting for:
• New York State Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Claims & Litigation Management conferences

He has published extensively in:
• New York Law Journal
• Litigation Management Magazine
• Dispute Resolution Journal (AAA)
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