Attorneys

Denise L. Presley

Attorney Denise Presley

Denise has been engaged in the practice of law for over 20 years. She’s skilled in transactional law, civil litigation and counseling on managing risk to achieve business objectives. As a dispute resolution professional since 2001, Denise has significant experience as an arbitrator in hundreds of cases, specializing in complex, multi-party, high-stakes disputes, which have provided her with insight into the wide array of legal and practical issues that impact fair and efficient dispute resolution. She’s served as chairperson, panelist and sole arbitrator under the rules of AAA, FINRA, BBB, private party agreements, and as a court-appointed conciliator.

Education

  • Juris Doctor Degree with a Concentration in Environmental Law at Vermont Law School
  • McGill University Montreal, Quebec Faculties of Law
  • North Shore Community Mediation Center
  • Post-graduate Studies in Behavioral Science Statistics at Purdue University
  • Master of Arts in Sociology at Governors State University
  • Bachelor of Science in Economics at Illinois State University

Licenses

  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bar
  • U.S. District Court of Massachusetts
  • North Carolina State Bar
  • Massachusetts Real Estate Broker

ADR Affiliations

  • American Arbitration Association (Commercial and Employment Panels)
  • Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (Chair and CRD Expungement Certified)
  • Better Business Bureau National Programs
  • Federal Bar Association, MA District, Pro Se Mediation Program