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Judge Nicholas J. Stroumtsos is available to serve clients’ needs in mediation, arbitration, and as a Special Master for federal and state matters. His practice is dedicated to resolving issues arising from complex civil litigation.
Judge Stroumtsos’ judicial skills were forged during his 19-year tenure as a member of the New Jersey Superior Court. During that time, he presided over numerous high-profile and complex matters involving Fortune 500 companies across industries including health care, insurance, telecommunications, and public utilities.
He handled matters representing regional, multi-city, multi-state, and international interests, many of which resulted in some of New Jersey’s and the nation’s largest financial verdicts and settlements.
Judicial Experience & Case Scope
Judge Stroumtsos has experience handling a wide range of matters, including complex commercial litigation, insurance coverage issues, contract disputes, product liability, corporate commercial ventures, federal and state environmental law, civil rights, defamation, legal and medical malpractice, and asbestos litigation.
Judicial Leadership
He served as a Judge on the New Jersey Superior Court in Essex and Middlesex Counties, and for eight years acted as Assignment Judge of Middlesex County.
Mediation Approach & Reputation
The professional community widely recognizes Judge Stroumtsos as a jurist skilled in summarizing complex concepts with a direct, straightforward, and no-nonsense approach while maintaining flexibility and professionalism.
His mediation skills are built on a strong foundation formed through years of handling complex litigation. He approaches disputes in a constructive manner that recognizes the legitimate concerns of each party and facilitates resolution.
Judge Stroumtsos takes an informed and practical approach to mediation. His expertise is reflected in a consistently high rate of successful resolutions, and he has been recognized for achieving one of the highest success rates in the field based on American Bar Association statistics.
Mediation & Arbitration Experience
As a mediator, Judge Stroumtsos has been retained to handle cases involving work site and construction litigation, premises liability matters involving national businesses, and disputes arising from Superstorm Sandy. He also has a strong reputation for resolving employment-related matters.
In addition to mediation, he regularly serves as an arbitrator, rendering binding decisions. His decisions have been recognized as fair, well-reasoned, and equitable.
Professional Involvement & Education
Judge Stroumtsos has delivered numerous lectures in criminal and civil law, as well as alternative dispute resolution. He has participated in programs for professional organizations and bar associations at both the state and national level.
He is a graduate of Rutgers University and received his Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School in Chicago. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey, the Second and Third Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal, and the United States Supreme Court.
Mediation Focus
As a mediator, Judge Stroumtsos is frequently selected to handle complex civil litigation, construction disputes, employment matters, insurance coverage issues, and business-related conflicts. His judicial background and experience presiding over high-stakes matters allow him to evaluate disputes with authority and guide parties toward resolution.
Judge Stroumtsos is available to mediate matters throughout New Jersey.
Representative Matters Include:
- Complex commercial and business litigation
- Construction and work site disputes
- Insurance coverage and liability matters
- Employment and labor disputes
- Environmental, civil rights, and malpractice claims
Ideal Cases for Mediation:
- High-stakes and complex civil litigation matters
- Multi-party or multi-jurisdiction disputes
- Construction, employment, and insurance-related cases
- Cases involving significant financial exposure
- Disputes requiring judicial-level evaluation and insight
Judge Nicholas Stroumtsos is a mediator frequently selected for complex, high-stakes civil disputes involving significant financial exposure, multi-party dynamics, and the need for experienced judicial insight.