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Arbitrator and Mediator @ National Arbitration and Mediation (NAM)
For the past 30 years, arbitrator and mediator John DiBlasi has gained expertise in the American legal system as an attorney, judge, and through other official roles. After high school, John DiBlasi attended Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. In 1977, John DiBlasi earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Syracuse University and gained admission to St. John’s University School of Law in Queens, New York. He was awarded a J.D. in 1980. John DiBlasi was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1981. In his first role as a lawyer, John DiBlasi served as an Examining Attorney in the New York City Department of Investigation, where he investigated official corruption and white-collar crime. Following this, John DiBlasi became a partner at Pizzitola & DiBlasi, P.C. where he specialized in civil litigation. Between 1982 and 1990, John DiBlasi served as outside counsel for numerous insurance carriers while at Pizzitola and DiBlasi, P.C. During that time he also began an eight year tenure as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Pace University School of Law and also was appointed to the Westchester County Public Employment Relations Board. He was in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps of the U.S. Army Reserve from 1990 to 1998, retiring as a captain. Since then, John DiBlasi has served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Counsel at Clark, Gagliardi & Miller, Chief of Staff for the City of Mount Vernon, and Deputy Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services. A resident of White Plains, New York, John DiBlasi currently works as an arbitrator and mediator for National Arbitration & Mediation (NAM). He has an AV Preeminent peer rating for ethical standards and legal ability, the highest given by Martindale Hubbell.
John DiBlasi's Publications
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A Quick Look at the Judge Advocate General’s Corps of the U.S. Army Reserve
May, 2011
by Judge John Diblasi
During my time with the U.S. Army Reserve, I belonged to the Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG Corps). This division of the military is comprised of lawyers who work with the U.S. Army in a legal occupation.
Founded by George Washington in 1775, the JAG Corps was the first legal community initiated in any of the United States’ armed forces. To be accepted into this organization, Army Judge Advocates must possess a degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school. Advocate Hopefuls must also be qualified to practice law by a state or federal district in the United States. After acceptance into the JAG Corps of the U.S. Army Reserve, the first bout of training includes a 12-day orientation to the military, a 10.5-week Judge Advocate Officer Basic Course (JAOBC), and a 6-week direct commission course. Furthermore, all Judge Advocates attend the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School during training.
The only federal institution to be certified by the American Bar Association, this educational facility trains new Advocates, offers continuing education services for Judge Advocates and other legal professionals, and instructs paralegals and court reporters who work for the U.S. Army. Other branches of the U.S. military that feature a Judge Advocate General’s Corps include the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard.
Upon retirement, I left the JAG Corps of the U.S. Army Reserve as a Captain. I also received the titles of Chief of Staff of Mount Vernon, New York, and Deputy Commissioner of Emergency Services for Westchester County. My time as a Judge Advocate gave me the chance to serve my country in the best way I know how, with my knowledge of legal matters.
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