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Joel R. Levine

Joel Levine, Esq. • Scottsdale, AZ
Real EstateContract DisputesEmployment Law

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Contact

Email
Phone
(866) 963-9154
Address
7501 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, US

Professional

About

Joel R. Levine is a distinguished attorney based in Scottsdale, Arizona, bringing a wealth of experience in legal, business, mediation, and arbitration across diverse domestic and international commercial matters. With a reputation for being a proactive and innovative mediator, Joel excels in navigating complex disputes, ranging from fundamental contract disagreements to intricate multi-party cases where significant stakes are involved. His commitment to fairness, efficiency, and impartiality has made him a sought-after arbitrator in high-stakes scenarios. As a member of the Arizona, New York, and Florida Bars, Joel is licensed to practice in several federal courts, including the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, as well as the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. He is also admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh and Ninth Circuits, the U.S. Supreme Court, and the United States Court of International Trade, which oversees international trade and import disputes. Joel's extensive professional affiliations include serving as a former Diplomate Member of the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators and holding certifications from the International Mediation Institute (IMI). He is an active panelist with the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR) and has contributed to the development of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Section of the Florida Bar. In Arizona, he is involved with the ADR Section of the Arizona Bar and the Scottsdale Bar Association. In addition to his mediation and arbitration practice, Joel is listed on the American Arbitration Association's Roster of Arbitrators, where he specializes in commercial, employment, health care, technology, and large complex cases. He also serves on the Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panel (CARP) and is one of eight nationwide arbitrators for a special FCC Arbitration Panel addressing retransmission consent and regional sports network cable programming disputes. As an accomplished author and trainer in his field, Joel R. Levine is dedicated to providing exceptional legal services in contract disputes, employment law, and real estate. Clients seeking a knowledgeable and results-driven attorney will find in Joel a steadfast advocate committed to achieving optimal resolutions.

About Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle legal matters involving property transactions, disputes, and development. They ensure smooth closings and protect clients' property rights. Common matters include property purchases, sales transactions, title disputes, landlord-tenant issues.

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Credentials

Education
N/A Harvard Law School law
Languages
English | Spanish

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2018 AV® Preeminent Rated., Martindale-Hubbell 2018 Best lawyer in Alternative Dispute Resolution-Arbitration., Best Lawyers (2018 South Florida edition) 2017 Florida Super Lawyer: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Florida Super Lawyers 2016 Legal Elite in Arbitration & Mediation, Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite /Multiple Years 2016 Outstanding Arbitrator 2016 Excellence Award, Acquisition International (The Voice of Corporate Finance)
Publications
2019 American Bar Association: Litigation Section’s ADR Website—Practice Points. Summarizing California Supreme Court Decision of Heimlich v. Shivij, 112 CV 231939 (May 30, 2019) creating another exception to Doctrine of Officio Functus in upholding Arbitrator’s jurisdiction even after issuance of the Award 2019 American Bar Association: Litigation Section’s ADR Website—Practice Points Reporting on AllyAlign Health, Inc. v. Signature Advantage, LLC., 2019 SC-000001-1 (Ky. Sup. Ct. June 13, 2019) holding that a carve-out did not remove from the arbitrator the power to decide arbitrability 2019 American Bar Association: Litigation Section’s ADR Website—Practice Points Analysis of NJ Supreme Court Decision in Goffe v. Foulke Management Corp., 2019 WL 2361490 (June 5, 2019) dealing with severability and when Court or arbitrator decides issues 2011 Novel The Corruption of Michael Levitt 2009 AAA DISPUTE RESOLUTION JOURNAL (August/October 2009) Constructing the Construction Case: Tips, Traps and Tricks
Associations
Member New York and Florida Bars and Federal Courts: U.S. District Courts: Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; Southern and Middle Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court; United States Court of International Trade (jurisdiction over international trade/import disputes). Diplomate Member: Florida Academy of Professional Mediators; International Mediation Institute (IMI) Certified Mediator Florida Bar Sections: Trial Lawyers (and ADR Committee), Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law, Founding Member and Executive Committee of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Section; American Arbitration Association; NASD and New York Stock Exchange (FINRA); Member: Writers Guild of America.
Speaking
2014 Webinar for American Arbitration Association Winning at Arbitration: More than 30 Specific Tips Advocates Can Use to Improve Arbitration Outcomes 2013 Lynn University Event, College of Business and Management. Starting/Running Businesses--Tips, Strategies, Pitfalls 2012 Presentation to University of Miami Law Students Legal Opportunities in Today's World 2009 International Claim Association (ICA) 100th Annual Education Conference Winning at Mediation: A "Mock" Mock Mediation 2005 Chairing An Arbitration Panel: Managing AAA Procedures, Process & Dynamics Chairing An Arbitration Panel
Updated: Mar 29, 2026