Charles L. Rosenzweig has had over 40 years’ experience in federal and state litigation and arbitration.
He has participated in numerous hearings and trials both inside and outside New York, involving commercial, corporate, real estate, construction, intellectual property and private international disputes. He has represented asset-based lenders, international trading companies and has substantial experience in acquisition, licensing, franchising and financing transactions. He has counseled clients in the finance, internet, steel, non-ferrous metals, chemical, food, toy, apparel, real estate, retail, diamond and automotive supply industries. Mr. Rosenzweig currently acts as an arbitrator and mediator for the American Arbitration Association and as a mediator for the ADR programs of the New York Supreme Court, New York County and Westchester County. Finally, he has been an active participant in Bar Associations, including serving as a member of the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association’s Commercial and Federal Litigation Section, and as Chair of the Westchester Bar Association’s Ethics Committee.
SEMINARS
• Arbitration Clauses in Attorney Engagement Letters, Westchester Bar Assn. 2021
• Special Ethics Considerations for the Solo and Small Law Firms, Westchester Bar Assn. 2021
• Ethical Considerations In the Context of Civil Litigation: Federal – State Issues, New York Law School Alumni Assn. 2004
• Strategic Directions for International Practice, International Legal Training, (multiple years)
• Selected Issues in International Arbitration, New York State Bar Assn., 1998
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
• Representation of sellers in sale of insurance brokerage business.
• Successful defense of RICO and fraudulent transfer claims against foreign national in five-week jury trial in federal court.
• Representation of all of the shareholders of asset-based finance company in sale of entity.
• Representation of international trading company in federal action against insurer for failure to honor claims of loss on international shipment of metallic ore.
• Representation of owner of Rembrandt painting in successful arbitration against art dealer.
• Representation of investor in condominium and marina project in successful arbitration against managing partner.
MEMBERSHIPS
• American Bar Association (Litigation, Dispute Resolution)
• Westchester Bar Association (Ethics, Business and Commercial Law)
