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Assistant Editor-in-Chief and attorney Jessica Knox interviews ADR Neutral Bill Franczek.
Company: Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black PLC
Office Location: Norfolk, VA
Email: Bill.Franczek@wrvblaw.com
Website: https://wrvblaw.com/attorney_/william-e-franczek/
Law School: Syracuse University Law – JD, 1982, Magna Cum Laude, Order of the Coif
Types of ADR services offered: Arbitration, Dispute Resolution Boards and Panels, Mediation and Neutral Evaluations
Affiliated ADR organizations: American Arbitration Association (AAA); International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR); London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA); International Court of Arbitration (ICC)
Geographic area served: Nationwide
Q: Describe the path you took to becoming an ADR neutral.
A: I have an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineering License in NY and VA. So, when I became a lawyer, I applied for membership in the AAA, and was accepted as a construction neutral in 1987. I now practice construction law and serve as an ADR Neutral in matters across the country and internationally.
Ms. Knox may be contacted at jessica.knox@stinson.com