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Perspective

Nov. 16, 2013

Interview: The go-to guy for arbitrating victims' funds

Ken Feinberg has mediated settlements of the 9/11 fund, Agent Orange claims, and asbestos claims, among other major disputes. By Joan Kessler


On a cold Washington, D.C. afternoon in March when flights were being delayed or cancelled due to a threat of a snowstorm, it was warm and cozy in Ken Feinberg's D.C. law office. Ken Feinberg has mediated settlements of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, Agent Orange claims, asbestos claims, and many other major disputes.


Operatic music played in the background and walls were covered with articles, pictures and tributes to one of the best known and most high...

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