Alexander Yanos, ADR Attorney in New York
focused on ADR and International
New, NY
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Alexander Yanos is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on ADR and International.
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- New York, NEW YORK
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- ADR · International
- Handles ADR and International matters from New York, NEW YORK.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration - Commercial (2026).
About Alexander Yanos: Alexander Yanos is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on ADR and International.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Alexander takes on
Alexander concentrates on adr and international. Each area below outlines the kind of case Alexander handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR cases in New York
Alexander takes adr matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alexander agrees to represent you.
International cases in New York
Alexander takes international matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alexander agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Alexander Yanos — adr lawyer in New York
Alexander Yanos is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on ADR and International.
With 20 years of experience litigating and arbitrating commercial, financial, and treaty-based disputes, Alex Yanos brings a wealth of knowledge to clients facing any variety of dispute worldwide. Fluent in six languages, he also advocates for clients in disputes involving sovereigns and frequently handles multijurisdictional cases involving securities, banking, antitrust, and insurance.
As co-leader of Alston & Bird’s International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Team, Alex focuses on complex international disputes in court and before arbitral tribunals.
Alex’s arbitration practice includes commercial, financial, and treaty-based disputes, particularly in the energy and mining sectors and in Latin America. He obtained a finding of unlawful expropriation in one of the largest investment treaty cases ever filed before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) in an arbitration against Venezuela. In another decision against a sovereign state, the U.S. Supreme Court reinstated the award of a British multinational oil and gas company client against Argentina. He has also obtained results for clients in disputes involving governments around the world. He has advocated for his clients before nearly every international arbitration tribunal, including the ICSID, International Chamber of Commerce, London Court of International Arbitration, American Arbitration Association, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, Inter-American Commercial Arbitration Commission, International Court of Justice, and Stockholm Chamber of Commerce.
Alex also has considerable experience representing clients in the securities, banking, antitrust, and insurance industries facing multijurisdictional disputes.
Alexander's approach to adr cases
With 20 years of experience litigating and arbitrating commercial, financial, and treaty-based disputes, Alex Yanos brings a wealth of knowledge to clients facing any variety of dispute worldwide. Fluent in six languages, he also advocates for clients in disputes involving sovereigns and frequently handles multijurisdictional cases involving securities, banking, antitrust, and insurance. As…
The kind of cases Alexander takes
Alexander reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr and international matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Columbia University
J.D. · 1993
Alexander studied at J.D. in Columbia University.
Law school and academic background
Alexander completed J.D. in Columbia University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Alexander runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Alexander has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration - Commercial
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration - Commercial (2026).
Locations
Alexander Yanos's office in New York
Alexander's primary office is at 90 Park Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, New York, 10016-1387. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Alexander Yanos — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Alexander usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Alexander charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alexander's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Alexander will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Alexander
Alexander discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Alexander confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Alexander's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Alexander Yanos
How much does it cost to hire Alexander for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Alexander walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Alexander offer a free consultation?
Alexander charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alexander's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Alexander's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in New York typically take?
Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Alexander gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Alexander take my case if I'm outside New York?
Alexander is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Alexander will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Alexander?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Alexander will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Alexander accepting new adr clients right now?
Alexander's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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