Judge Jeffrey D. Lebowitz has spent most of his legal career as a member of the judiciary. With over 21 years on the bench, he has served as a Judge in several different courts throughout the City and State of New York. Self-described as a “settler by natural instinct” and an avid supporter of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Judge Lebowitz has seamlessly applied these skills in mediation and arbitration setting since joining NAM.

Appointed to the bench by former Governor David A. Paterson and Mayors David N. Dinkins, Rudolph W. Giuliani, and Michael Bloomberg, Judge Lebowitz spent the majority of his time serving as an Acting Supreme Court Justice in the Civil Parts of the Supreme Court, Queens County. During his tenure, he handled an extensive calendar of diverse civil matters, with at least 50% of his caseload comprised of medical malpractice cases. He regularly presided over complex medical malpractice cases involving damages in the multi-million-dollar range and handled a varied caseload of complex litigation including labor law, torts, products liability, insurance disputes, zoning, real estate, and matrimonial matters.

Well-regarded by those attorneys who appeared before him, New York Judge Reviews describe him as “fair and neutral.” Those interviewed praised his legal knowledge and negotiating skills, stating “they’re very good” and that “‘he’s street-wise and very capable in this area.” Others have said, “He’s got great judicial temperament. You’re lucky to be in front of him,” and “Judge Lebowitz listens closely to arguments and keeps an open mind.” Prior to stepping down from the bench, he was given the highest recommendation by the Independent Judicial Screening Committee of the Second Department.

Since his retirement, Judge Lebowitz is Of Counsel to a prominent Long Island firm where he focuses his practice in the areas of matrimonial and family law and commercial litigation. As an active practitioner, he has appeared frequently in both state and federal courts. His caseload has been comprised of complex commercial litigation and family law matters.

As a mediator and arbitrator with NAM, Judge Lebowitz is available to hear all forms of commercial litigation.