ADR Through a Business Lens
Most mediators and arbitrators see legal problems—Stuart sees business challenges. With a decade as a general counsel and C-suite executive, plus 25+ years as a first-chair trial lawyer for both sides, he brings rare executive insight and credibility to every case.
A Mediator Thinking as Lawyer, Leading as Executive, Solving as Strategist
- Deep Preparation: Stuart masters not just the briefs, but the business context
- Dual Fluency: Speaking both lawyer and executive with equal authority
- Strategic Persistence: Stuart stays engaged beyond initial sessions
- Creative Solutions: Business experience reveals options purely legal approaches miss
Arbitration for Sophisticated Parties
Stuart delivers what overwhelmed courts cannot: attention to detail, rigorous preparation, streamlined procedures, proportional discovery, and timely decisions.
Active Management
Clear, consistent timelines and proportional discovery from day one. Hearing schedules and locations that efficiently meet the parties’ needs.
Tailored Procedures
Process scaled to match the stakes.
Intellectual Rigor
Thorough consideration without endless motion practice.
Timely Awards
Well-reasoned decisions delivered on schedule.
Working with Shanus ADR
Fee Structure
For detailed information about Stuart’s fee schedule and pricing, please contact his dedicated case manager. Stuart’s rates reflect his extensive experience and the focused attention he brings to every proceeding.
Availability
Stuart maintains a strictly limited caseload to ensure complete and focused attention is given to every single matter. This commitment to reduced volume guarantees that all scheduled proceedings receive his dedicated and uninterrupted time and thorough consideration.
The Bottom Line
Litigation disrupts business and lives. Stuart’s singular focus: helping parties reach fair, efficient resolution so they can move forward. After decades in practice, nothing is more rewarding than transforming adversaries into former adversaries.