Ignacio Zapiola, ADR Attorney in New York
Over 13 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Business, and Energy
AttorneyatCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
New, NY
Practicing adr in New York since 2013.
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Ignacio Zapiola is an attorney based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Energy. Ignacio has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP.
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- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 13 years
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- ADR · Business · Energy
- Handles ADR, Business, and Energy matters from New York, NY.
- Over 13 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Ignacio Zapiola: Ignacio Zapiola is an attorney based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Energy. Ignacio has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Ignacio takes on
Ignacio concentrates on adr, business, energy, general, and international. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ignacio handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Business
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Energy
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General
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ADR cases in New York
Ignacio 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 Ignacio agrees to represent you.
Business cases in New York
Ignacio takes business 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 Ignacio agrees to represent you.
Energy cases in New York
Ignacio takes energy 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 Ignacio agrees to represent you.
General cases in New York
Ignacio takes general 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 Ignacio agrees to represent you.
International cases in New York
Ignacio 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 Ignacio agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Ignacio Zapiola — adr lawyer in New York
Ignacio Zapiola is an attorney based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Energy. Ignacio has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP.
Ignacio Zapiola is a lawyer practicing international law, litigation, arbitration and 3 other areas of law. Ignacio received a degree from Universidad de Buenos Aires Law School in 2007, and has been licensed for 13 years. Ignacio practices at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in New York, NY.
How Ignacio handles adr matters
Ignacio Zapiola is a lawyer practicing international law, litigation, arbitration and 3 other areas of law. Ignacio received a degree from Universidad de Buenos Aires Law School in 2007, and has been licensed for 13 years. Ignacio practices at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in New York, NY.
The kind of cases Ignacio takes
Ignacio reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, business, and energy matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Columbia Law School
LL.M. · 2011
Universidad de Buenos Aires Law School
Law · 2007
Jurisdictions
Ignacio's state bar admissions
New York
2013 · ACTIVE
Ignacio studied at LL.M. in Columbia Law School and Law in Universidad de Buenos Aires Law School.
Law school and academic background
Ignacio completed LL.M. in Columbia Law School and Law in Universidad de Buenos Aires Law School. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ignacio runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Ignacio Zapiola's office in New York
Ignacio's primary office is at One Liberty Plz., New York, NY, 10006. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
One Liberty Plz.
New York, NY 10006
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How to hire Ignacio Zapiola — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ignacio usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Ignacio charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ignacio'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; Ignacio 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 Ignacio
Ignacio 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. Ignacio confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Ignacio'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 Ignacio Zapiola
How much does it cost to hire Ignacio for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ignacio walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Ignacio offer a free consultation?
Ignacio charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ignacio's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Ignacio'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. Ignacio gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Ignacio take my case if I'm outside New York?
Ignacio 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 — Ignacio 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 Ignacio?
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. Ignacio will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Ignacio accepting new adr clients right now?
Ignacio'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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