Atty. John A. Pappalardo

Atty. John A. Pappalardo

John A. Pappalardo is a Partner in the Pappalardo Law Group, PLLC, with offices in White Plains, New York and Roseland, New Jersey.

White Plains White Plains 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About John A. Pappalardo at a glance

John A. Pappalardo is a adr attorney based in White Plains, New York, practicing at The Pappalardo Law Group PLLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association (1986), New York, New York State Bar Association (1987), New York, U.S. District Court Southern District of New York (1987), and New Jersey, United States District Court District of New Jersey (1988). Educated at New England Law | Boston (J.D., 1986) and Ithaca College (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mediation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John A. Pappalardo is a Partner in the Pappalardo Law Group, PLLC, with offices in White Plains, New York and Roseland, New Jersey
  • The firm is involved in arbitration, mediation, and litigation
  • John has been an active Arbitrator, Mediator, and litigation attorney for 39 years
  • John has extensive experience in alternate dispute resolution (ADR), having served as an arbitrator and mediator in over 2,000 domestic and international matters
  • Throughout his career, John has presided over a broad range of complex domestic and international disputes involving: public works construction and development contracts
  • private construction and development contracts
  • franchise law
  • commercial law
  • industrial projects
  • real estate valuations
  • insurance law
  • legal fee disputes
  • sustainable energy development
  • federal securities law
  • matrimonial law
  • and employment and labor law
  • John is heavily involved in commercial and construction law matters involving both public and private projects ranging in value from $50,000 to $25 million
  • John’s ADR portfolio includes: a dispute between an LPGA certified golf club and general contractor
  • disputes between land owners and sustainable energy construction contractors involving a multi-million dollar solar farms
  • multi-million dollar New York City excavation and water drainage projects
  • car wash installation projects
  • school district disputes with contractors and architects
  • disputes involving rollercoaster and amusement projects
  • multi-legged disputes between owners, architects, sureties, and prime contractors on public works contracts
  • partnership dissolutions in the fields of medicine, law, international finance
  • contractor and homeowner disputes ranging from cosmetic upgrades to new home constructions
  • as well as several other moderate to highly significant matters between contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties, homeowners, architects, municipalities, and mid-to-large sized businesses
  • John has also represented clients against contractors and contractors against clients in construction and commercial litigation
  • He has represented a significant number of homeowners and homebuilders in litigation associated with the construction of new homes and the renovations and expansion of existing homes
  • John is a member of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution, FINRA, Second Department Special Masters, National Arbitration and Mediation (NAM), Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb), and Arbitration Ireland Association organizations, as well as the Presumptive ADR panels for the counties of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Bronx, Kings and New York
  • He is a certified American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Arbitrator
  • He has taught Arbitration and Mediation programs and has spoken for the AAA, New York State Bar Association, Westchester County Bar Association, and National Business Institute
  • John has been recognized as a top attorney in ADR by SuperLawyers
  • He is a member of the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Westchester Bar Association and their Family Law and Alternative Dispute Resolutions subsections
  • John is also currently an Officer with the Westchester County Bar Association and is a member of the Executive Committee
  • John teaches ADR as an Adjunct Professor at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, and Arbitration and Mediation as a visiting Professor at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
  • He also currently serves his community as a Part-Time Judge
  • John graduated from Ithaca College in 1983 with a B.A. degree and received his J.D. in 1986 from The New England Law School

Practice Areas Explained

John A. Pappalardo's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A. Pappalardo handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in White Plains are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John A. Pappalardo

Where is John A. Pappalardo's law office located?
John A. Pappalardo's law practice is located in White Plains, New York. The firm is The Pappalardo Law Group PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A. Pappalardo handle?
John A. Pappalardo focuses on adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John A. Pappalardo practiced law?
John A. Pappalardo has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did John A. Pappalardo go to law school?
John A. Pappalardo earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
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What awards or recognition has John A. Pappalardo received?
John A. Pappalardo's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration; Best Lawyers in America — Mediation; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation; Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Arbitration.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
New England Law | Boston
- 1986
B.A.
Ithaca College
- 1983

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Arbitration
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Civil
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
Admitted: 1986
New York, New York State Bar Association
Admitted: 1987
New York, U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1987
New Jersey, United States District Court District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1988
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
Admitted: 1989

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