Don Philbin

Don Philbin

Nationally Ranked Mediator • 3,000+ Mediations • Adjunct Professor

Don Philbin leverages the insight of 3,000+ mediations and scholarship to resolve disputes of all complexities. By combining the science of settlement with a tenacious, analytical approach, Don helps parties to reach efficient resolutions in a wide variety of cases.

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Types of Cases Mediated


  • Complex Business & Commercial: Breach of Contract, Partnership Disputes and Dissolutions, Shareholder and Derivative Actions, Corporate Governance, Securities, Fraud, and D&O Liability.
  • Industry-Specific Litigation: Energy (Oil & Gas and Renewable), Healthcare, Construction, Real Estate, and Software/Technology disputes.
  • Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets & Executive Employment: Patent Infringement, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets, Non-Competes / Non-Solicits, and Executive Compensation.
  • Private Client & Relational: Trusts, Estate and Probate Disputes, Family Business Succession, High-Net-Worth Family, and Complex Property Division.
  • Tort, Liability & Insurance: Significant Personal Injury (PI) and Property Damage, Product Liability, Professional Malpractice, Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith, and Class Actions.