Edward McCabe, former Justice of the New York State Supreme Court, Administrative Judge to Nassau County and presiding Justice to the Appellate Term, serves as a mediator and arbitrator with Resolute Systems.

Justice McCabe’s career in public service spans over three decades, and is one of the most distinguished in the history of Nassau County. Justice McCabe was first elected as a Supreme Court Justice in November 1985, and was reelected in November 1999. Justice McCabe has presided over all types of civil litigation, including cases involving commercial contracts, real estate, tax certiorari, condemnation, medical malpractice, personal injury and matrimonial cases. During his tenure on the Supreme Court, Justice McCabe also served, for six years, as Chief Administrative Judge of the Nassau County court system. In this capacity, Justice McCabe was responsible for the administration of the Courts, including all judges and personnel. This service occurred during times of great change and challenges, including the security challenges of the post-9/11 environment, severe budgetary restraints and the introduction of computers to the court system.

After serving as Administrative Judge, Justice McCabe was appointed Presiding Justice of the Appellate Term of the New York State Supreme Court for the Second Judicial Department, Ninth and Tenth Judicial Districts. While serving as the Administrative Judge, Justice McCabe instituted many programs and initiatives to benefit the public, the judiciary and members of the Bar. He consulted with the District Attorney to bring a Community Court to Nassau County. In addition, he instituted new programs in the Courts including Alternative Dispute Resolution, Differentiated Case Management, Early Neutral Evaluation (for matrimonial actions) and established a Commercial Division in Supreme Court, Nassau County.