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E. Frank Cornelius, PhD, JD is a highly credentialed arbitrator with over 100 published arbitration decisions cited by federal courts, legal treatises, and the American Bar Association.

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Providing impartial, expert arbitration across the private sector, public sector, and federal government, Dr. Cornelius resolves complex labor, employment, employee benefits, and technical disputes with clarity and authority.  

 

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PhD in Mathematics — University of Washington

Juris Doctor —

University of Michigan

MIT Mathematics Graduate

Former

University Professor

An Exceptionally Qualified Arbitrator Trusted in High-Stakes Disputes

Frank Cornelius

The Arbitrator

Dr. E. Frank Cornelius is an exceptionally well-educated arbitrator and consultant who has authored more than 100 published arbitration opinions spanning labor relations, employee benefits, and complex technical matters.

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His decisions have been cited by federal courts, relied upon by other arbitrators, and referenced in law reviews and professional legal materials — strong indicators of judicial credibility and professional trust.

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Before entering arbitration, Dr. Cornelius served as a university professor of mathematics and continues scholarly work in the field, bringing analytical rigor to every matter he hears.


When legal outcomes demand precision, parties benefit from an arbitrator whose background combines advanced mathematics, legal training, and decades of decision-writing experience.

Arbitration Services for Complex Workplace and Commercial Matters

Dr. Cornelius arbitrates disputes across multiple sectors and accepts cases nationwide.

Labor
Arbitration

Experienced in resolving grievances under collective bargaining agreements and workplace disputes.

Employment
Disputes

Neutral adjudication of workplace conflicts involving employers, employees, and organizational leadership.

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Employee
Benefits

Deep experience handling pension-related disputes and benefits cases, including withdrawal liability matters.​​​

Technical &
Scientific Arbitration

Ideal for disputes requiring advanced analytical reasoning or subject-matter comprehension​​​

A Record of Decisions Recognized Across the Legal Community

Dr. Cornelius’ arbitration opinions appear in major arbitration reporters and legal research databases including Bloomberg BNA, Wolters Kluwer, Westlaw, and the Federal Labor Relations Reporter.

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His work has addressed disputes involving major unions, federal agencies, pension funds, and private employers — demonstrating consistent engagement with sophisticated labor and employment issues.

Why Parties Choose Arbitration with Dr. Cornelius

  • Neutral and independent decision-making

  • Analytical, evidence-driven opinions

  • Experience across public and private sectors

  • Trusted in technically complex disputes

  • Nationwide availability


When arbitration must be fair, defensible, and grounded in reason, experience matters.

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