Paul Iacono is a mediator, arbitrator, and investigator at ADR Chambers.
Paul is a top insurance neutral with over 50 years of experience in the insurance industry. He is the founding principal of YorkStreet Dispute Resolution Group, a panel of neutrals focusing on mediation, arbitration, appraisal and neutral evaluations. Paul and the YorkStreet panel joined ADR Chambers in 2019.
In recognition of his contribution to the insurance industry, Paul was made an Honorary Member of the Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association in 1996. In 2009, he received the Award of Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution by the Ontario Bar Association. A Fellow of the International Academy of Mediators since 2007, Paul was elected to the Board of Governors in 2011 and appointed Treasurer in 2012. His exceptional leadership and service were recognized with the IAM President’s Award in 2013, followed by the IAM’s highest distinction in 2015 when he was named a Knight for his outstanding contributions to the organization.
Paul was called to the Ontario Bar in 1972 after completing an LLB at Osgoode Hall Law School and was certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a specialist in Civil Litigation in 1990. He served as a Deputy Judge of the Small Claims Court for 25 years. Paul has written more than 75 published articles on insurance law and mediation, as well as civil procedure and damages. He has been a speaker for the American Bar Association, ADR Section, and has presented papers on behalf of the Law Society of Ontario, the Ontario Bar Association, and the Advocates’ Society. Paul is a member of the Canadian Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, and an affiliate member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals.
Paul was on the founding board of the Winkler Institute of Dispute Resolution at Osgoode Hall Law School and was the originator of The Winkler IAM Mediation Forum. He was on the Foundation Board of the Michael Garron Hospital (formerly Toronto East General Hospital) for 12 years and was then made an honourary director for life. In 2013, the hospital declared him a “Hero” and held a dinner in his honour. Paul was a member of the board of the Canadian Paraplegic Association for 10 years as well as ParaSport Ontario.
