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TIM BORNSTEIN Obituary
A nationally renowned labor arbitrator and author, he also found creative expression in drawing and writing short stories. He enjoyed passionate debates about politics, music, art, books, and movies. His commitment to family led him to persist despite many health challenges. He maintained his wry sense of humor, intellectual curiosity and graciousness until the end.
Following graduation from Harvard Law School, Tim worked for Arthur Goldberg, the NLRB, the Retail Clerks Union, and UMass Amherst, in addition to his arbitration and mediation practice. He is the author, with Ann Gosline and Mark Greenberg, Labor and Employment Arbitration.
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Linda
August 9, 2025
I know that I am late to see this but I am so saddened to learn of Tim´s death......
Ann Gosline
June 12, 2019
Erica and all of Tim's family, Jerry and I send our condolences. Our arbitration and mediation community has lost a wonderful member and many of us have lost a great friend. I personally owe Tim for my entry into the arbitration world, as my mentor and teacher. Tim was perceptive, generous, thoughtful, wildly intellectually curious, and utterly committed to workplace justice. We will miss him deeply.
Judy Maggs
June 8, 2019
Dear Amy & family - I am so sorry for your loss. Sending lots of love & prayers to all of you.
Linda Menkis
June 7, 2019
My sincere condolences to Erica and Julia and all of Tim's family at this difficult time. I will never forget the many conversations I shared with Tim at the bus stop waiting for Julia and my girls to be picked up and dropped off from school. I miss those wonderful times and Tim's keen intelligence, warmth and great wit. May his memory live on in those who had the privilege of knowing him.
Holly Clarke
June 7, 2019
Erica and Julia,
Going to your house as a kid was one of my favorite memories growing up. Tim was one of my favorite dads in town! I'm so sorry to hear of his passing and am sending my love from the West Coast.
Much love to you and your family.
June 5, 2019
Erica and Julia, I am so sorry to hear of Tim's passing. I treasure the memories I have of your early years together. All my love (and Ben's too), Bronwen
Bronwen Zwirner, St. Louis MO
Laurie Sheridan
June 5, 2019
I am so sorry to hear this very sad news. Sending sympathy and strength to Erica and Tim's entire family.
Katharine Neadow
June 4, 2019
What a great loss. I am happy that I've known Tim. I wish I had spent more time with him...my loss. I am blessed to know his family.
Christine Ash
June 4, 2019
To Erica, Julia and all of Tim's family and friends-
Dan and I are heart-broken to hear of Tim's passing and send you our deepest condolences. Tim's loving and supportive friendship will be greatly missed by us as well as many others.
With love, Chris Ash and Dan George
Sharon Ellis
June 4, 2019
To Erica and all of Tim's big family. My condolences on your loss. I'm sorry Tim and I's planned get-together on April 25 did not work out. But, like Jim Cooper, Tim and I had several engaging lunches together over the years. I will miss him greatly, his friendship, brilliance and humor. Hugs, Sharon Ellis
Sharon Ellis
June 4, 2019
My condolences to Erica and Tim's whole big family. Tim and I had our planned get-together on April 25. I'm so sorry that never worked out. But, like Jim Cooper, Tim and I had our several lunches, together, over the years. I will miss Tim's brilliance and especially his humor.
Hugs to all, Sharon Ellis
James Cooper
June 4, 2019
My condolences to the entire family. He was a terrific friend, a frequent critic of my work, but always in a challenging and intellectual way and with great dignity. Always a friend, James Cooper
rick reilly
June 4, 2019
Tim, I will miss our luncheons in Lincoln, Lexington, Newton and Boston--always a fun event. You were a great Arbitrator and a fun person to be around.
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