Hon. Daniel Palmieri (Ret.)

Honorable Daniel Palmieri’s distinguished judicial career includes seven years spent as Justice of the Supreme Court, Tenth Judicial District, Nassau County where he served until his retirement in 2017.  As a jurist, he has handled all aspects of criminal and civil matters and has had numerous decisions published in the New York State Official Reports.  His judicial career began in 1989 when he was elected District Court Judge for Nassau County.  Thereafter, he was elected and re-elected County Court Judge and designated Acting Supreme Court Justice where he served for more than 10 years.

Prior to serving on the bench, Judge Palmieri was engaged in private practice.  He is well versed in the law and has handled a variety of case types, including employment (i.e., matters related to sexual harassment, discrimination, and hostile work environment claims, among others), commercial, labor law, construction, professional liability, tort and product liability, matrimonial, real estate and personal injury.  As a civil judge and as a private practitioner, he has tried, conferenced and resolved hundreds of cases.

Justice Palmieri has an impeccable reputation for integrity and a broad range of knowledge in different areas of the law.  Recognized as a hard-working detail-oriented judge, he has the natural skills and extensive legal experience required to assist parties in reaching resolutions in mediations and to render prompt, equitable and well-reasoned decisions in arbitrations.  His ability to approach matters fairly and in an unbiased manner, make him extremely well-suited to the role of neutral and an excellent choice for both plaintiff and defense counsel. In addition to his role as an arbitrator and mediator for NAM, he is also Senior Counsel at Reisman Peirez Reisman & Capobianco, LLP where he litigates commercial and real estate matters.

According to the New York Judge Reviews, attorneys who have appeared before Judge Palmieri have commented that his opinions are “well-reasoned and fair to both sides; “he knows the law, works hard and is fair, measured and unbiased.”; “He exercises his discretion to cut through the b.s. and asks direct questions…that is not a criticism…that is what a judge should do.”; “He was courteous and showed the proper judicial temperament.”

Judge Palmieri has lectured on a myriad of legal topics to various professional organizations including the New York State Bar, Nassau County Bar and the Columbian Lawyers Association.

He is available to arbitrate and mediate cases throughout the New York Metro area.