“I had the good fortune to try cases with John McArthur at Susman Godfrey. He is careful, judicious, and whip-smart. He is especially good at understanding complex legal and commercial issues, and has the patience to work through even the most difficult problems to find optimal solutions. I unreservedly recommend him to any party as an arbitrator, be it as chair, sole arbitrator, or panelist.”

Mark Wawro
Partner and Former General Counsel
Susman Godfrey, Houston, TX

“I have followed John “Mac” McArthur’s ascent as an arbitrator since I chaired a panel on which he sat in a very complex dispute in which he impressed me with his keen analytical skill, integrity, and congenial style. He was a very effective wing arbitrator. His intellect and deep knowledge of the arbitral process is evident in his epic book on The Reasoned Arbitration Award. As a seasoned arbitrator, if I were ever in need of appointing an arbitrator for my own account, he would be at the top of my list.”

Yarko Sochynsky
Arbitrator and Mediator, Yarko Sochynsky ADR
Piedmont, CA

“John has been a powerful advocate for arbitration to our members for almost twenty years. He’s the obvious choice for complex, high-stakes, investment and energy arbitrations.”

Steven Henry
Founder and General Counsel
Litigation Counsel of America (LCA)

“John McArthur and I first worked together on a royalty valuation dispute seeking recovery in arbitration from a major oil company. I was the director of a major producing state’s division of oil and gas. John’s thorough preparation, deep knowledge of the facts, and experience navigating the arbitration process were tremendous assets in our successful litigation. I would have been eager to use him as an arbitrator.”

Kevin Banks
Anchorage, AK

“Having been a Texas District Judge for 22 years and an Arbitrator/Mediator for 23 more, I feel privileged to call John McArthur an esteemed colleague. We served on a panel I chaired in Dallas, and he had an ideal combination of experience, energy, calm and analytic rigor. His natural collegiality made him very effective and persuasive. He would be an ideal chair or panelist in any arbitration, particularly in high-stakes disputes.”

Hon. Glen Ashworth (ret.)
Mediator and Arbitrator
Dallas, TX

“I recently served with John in a significant arbitration involving multiple claims and counterclaims and a mass of related contracts. His ability to define the salient issues (both factual and legal), to break down the parties’ positions, and to explain the basis for the award were as good as I have witnessed in 30 years as an arbitrator. His friendly, professional demeanor fostered a smooth-running hearing. And, no surprise given his expertise on reasoned awards, he made essential contributions to the award. He will be an effective, neutral, and influential arbitrator in any dispute.”

Eric Wiechmann
Arbitrator, Wiechmann ADR
New Canaan, CT