AN APPOINTMENT
AN APPOINTMENT
Mediator, arbitrator, and consultant with decades of experience resolving complex commercial and construction disputes.
Biography
Jud Perkins is an experienced consultant, arbitrator, mediator, and educator with a distinguished career spanning senior management positions with the Walt Disney Company, Madison Square Garden, the National Basketball Association, Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino, and multiple major arena and development projects.
As a mediator, Jud has achieved more than 85% successful resolution across over 450 cases in Rhode Island District Courts, New York City Courts, the American Arbitration Association, and the ADR Center of Connecticut. His construction dispute experience ranges from $50,000 to $1.2 million, with 35 years of mediating project dynamics on projects valued from $150 million to $925 million.
Jud's mediation philosophy centers on earning the trust of all parties, keeping communication open, separating people from the problem, and helping parties expand their options — always committed to solution over conflict.
Cases Mediated
Years as Mediator
Resolution Rate
Mediation Philosophy
Jud Perkins approaches every mediation with a single overriding goal: helping the parties reach a durable, mutually acceptable resolution. His philosophy is grounded in the belief that mediation is the first and best opportunity to resolve disputes before they escalate.
Drawing on decades of senior management experience — where he regularly navigated complex multi-party negotiations involving owners, architects, contractors, and financial stakeholders — Jud brings a uniquely practical perspective to the mediation room.
"Mediation is the first and best opportunity to resolve disputes in the Dispute Resolution Process."
Jud begins every session by establishing credibility and impartiality with all parties — creating the psychological safety necessary for honest negotiation.
By focusing on interests rather than positions, Jud helps parties move past entrenched stances toward creative, workable solutions.
Rather than forcing a binary outcome, Jud works to expand the solution space — identifying value-creating trades that litigation can never achieve.
Even in high-conflict situations, Jud maintains structured dialogue that keeps all parties engaged and moving toward resolution.
Professional Experience
ADR Experience
American Arbitration Association (AAA)
Arbitrator and Mediator
ADR Center Connecticut
Arbitrator and Mediator
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Arbitrator
National Center for Dispute Settlement
Arbitrator
Center for Mediation and Collaboration — Rhode Island
Mediator
New York City Courts
Virtual Mediator
Rhode Island District Courts
Mediator
Senior Management Background
Sports & Entertainment
Madison Square Garden · Scottrade Center · Broward County Arena · National Basketball Association
Hospitality
Walt Disney World
Construction & Development
Mohegan Sun · MSG · EPCOT · Magic Kingdom
Consulting
Multiple clients
Areas of Practice
"Mediation is the first and best opportunity to resolve disputes in the Dispute Resolution Process."
— Jud Perkins
Credentials & Training
Education
Ohio State University
B.S., Industrial Management
University of Southern California
MBA, Finance & Business Administration
Quinnipiac University
40-Hour Mediation Certificate Program
Professional Associations
Connecticut Mediation Association
Board Member
CMC — Rhode Island
Program Committee Member
American Arbitration Association
AAA Panelist
Connecticut Mediation Association
Board Member
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
FINRA Arbitrator
ADR Training & Continuing Education
Extensive training through the American Arbitration Association including:
Court Appointments & Panels
Get in Touch
Contact Jud Perkins to discuss availability, procedure, and scheduling for mediation or arbitration. All inquiries are responded to promptly.
(860) 204-9168
(860) 984-5418
judperk@comcast.net
Available for in-person and virtual proceedings. Serving Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, and nationwide.
