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Jan. 23, 2026

Mediator Daniel Ben-Zvi's guiding principle: whatever works

With more than 4,000 mediations under his belt, ADR Services neutral Daniel P. Ben-Zvi tailors his approach to the moment--shifting styles, reading the room and pressing persistently toward resolution while keeping parties engaged, informed, and respected.

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Mediator Daniel Ben-Zvi's guiding principle: whatever works

Daniel Ben-Zvi


Law School: Benjamin N Cardozo School of Law Yeshiva University

ADR Services, Inc.
Employment, personal injury, business, real estate, professional malpractice
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Longtime neutral Daniel P. Ben-Zvi likes to describe his approach to mediation with just two words: whatever works. "I do whatever is most effective to increase likelihood of agreement," said Ben-Zvi. "Sometimes I'm evaluative - actively highlighting weaknesses and strengths. Other times, when the situation calls for it, I'm more facilitative and think to myself, 'Wait - W-A-I-T - why am I talking?' ... I do whatever works." A 1981 Cardozo School of Law graduate... (continued)

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