BEST Miami Arbitrator & Mediator Services: Resolve Disputes

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Juan Ramirez Jr., a retired Chief Judge of the Third District Court of Appeal, joined JAMS on May 2, 2012, after a distinguished 24-year judicial career that included serving as Chief (2009-11), an appellate judge (2000-2012), and a trial judge (1988-1999). As a mediator, arbitrator, or in other capacities, former Judge Ramirez has adeptly resolved numerous cases across various industries and levels of complexity, achieving results more efficiently and cost-effectively than through litigation. Skilled in all aspects of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), Ramirez is well-versed in mediation, arbitration, special magistrate, umpire, and discovery referee roles. Additionally, he is available as an expert witness or receiver.

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Mr. Freud, a full-time mediator with over 41 years of experience as a trial lawyer and mediator, has successfully handled more than 5,000 mediations spanning a diverse range of substantive practice areas. Specializing in pre- and post-suit, multi-party, high-value, layered, and complex disputes, John employs a unique style and structure tailored to each mediation environment. He focuses not only on the specific facts of a conflict but also on understanding the underlying drivers that influence decision-making for all participants, including parties and lawyers. Whether handling construction defect disputes, mass torts, personal injury or wrongful death cases (such as the FIU Bridge & Miami-Dade College Garage collapses, San Matera Homeowners Association, Brickell House actions, and PULSE Nightclub shooting matters), or a wide array of complex matters like real property, business, banking, professional malpractice, product liability, class action, commercial and environmental disputes, intellectual property matters, insurance, suretyship, wind-related issues, ADA, employment discrimination, police, public official, governmental, administrative, and federal agency conflicts, John's disciplined and structured approach to mediation fosters an engaged environment that encourages participants to navigate their way toward voluntary resolution.

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In February 2023, Bridget Mary McCormack assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of the AAA-ICDR®, bringing extensive dispute resolution experience from her judicial, advocacy, and academic backgrounds. Prior to her appointment, she served as Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, where she decided thousands of cases and oversaw the state's courts. Before joining the Court, Bridget was an Associate Dean and law professor at the University of Michigan Law School, where she founded several clinical programs, including a Mediation Clinic and the Michigan Innocence Clinic. Maintaining her connection to legal education, Bridget currently serves as the Strategic Advisor to the Future of the Profession Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, focusing on innovative, cross-disciplinary approaches to long-standing challenges in the legal profession. She began her career as an attorney at the Legal Aid Society in Manhattan, consistently emphasizing creative solutions to persistent problems throughout her distinguished career.

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Salmon & Dulberg Dispute Resolution, a well-established, full-service alternative dispute resolution firm in Florida, has been dedicated to resolving civil disputes of all sizes through practical and collaborative means for nearly three decades. Boasting a panel of highly skilled mediators and arbitrators with hundreds of years of combined legal and judicial experience, the firm is equipped to handle any dispute, regardless of its complexity or nature. Since its inception, Salmon & Dulberg has proudly facilitated the resolution of tens of thousands of lawsuits throughout Florida, showcasing its commitment to providing a comprehensive range of mediation, arbitration, and other neutral services across the state.

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Joseph Farina, a respected retired Chief Judge of the 11th Judicial Circuit, is renowned for his active and effective role as a settlement neutral with over thirty years of experience resolving complex legal matters. He was honored with the 2016 Dade County Bar Association Legal Luminary Mediation Award as "Best Mediator." Now a full-time mediator, arbitrator, special magistrate, neutral evaluator, and neutral umpire at JAMS, Mr. Farina consistently demonstrates his expertise and efficiency, working diligently to help parties reach optimal resolutions to their disputes. Before joining JAMS, he served as a Circuit and County Judge in the Civil Divisions of the 11th Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade County, Florida from 1981 to 2012. During his tenure, he was Chief Judge for 14 years between 1995 and 2009, where he not only presided over complex civil cases but also oversaw the full operations of the Miami-Dade Court system, comprising 123 judges, 15 general magistrates, 20 traffic hearing officers, and more than 500 administrative court staff across 10 courthouses.

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Long ago, the firm recognized that clients prioritize finding effective solutions to their problems. With extensive experience, they can efficiently identify the real issues and find practical solutions, understanding that business consequences matter more than legal theories. The firm has mediated, arbitrated, and litigated various construction contract, lien, and bond claims for years. Many of Miami's and South Florida's most recognized names in the industry regularly rely on their expertise for issues ranging from pay when paid to warranty claims, bid disputes to job delay damages, and payment holdbacks to requests for change orders and extras. Clients can trust that the firm speaks the language of construction. A key aspect of their practice is keeping clients informed about construction law intricacies through informative posts and blogs on The Lien Zone, as well as The Miami Construction Forum, which brings together industry experts to discuss current topics of interest.

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Langbein & Langbein, P.A., a boutique law firm located in Miami Lakes, Florida, is led by managing attorney Leslie W. Langbein, Esq. The firm primarily focuses on employment law, fair housing law, Title III of the ADA, administrative law, and alternative dispute resolution. Catering to clients of all sizes, including businesses, non-profit corporations, and individuals, Langbein & Langbein, P.A. serves various counties across Florida, such as Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Monroe, Collier, Lee, and Hillsborough. Leslie W. Langbein, Esq. is admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, as well as all courts within the state. More information about the firm and Leslie W. Langbein, Esq. can be found by exploring the tabs on their website.

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Jeffrey P. Gale, P.A. is a law firm that addresses various legal issues, including the promotion of judicial economy in Florida workers' compensation cases. Recognizing that court systems nationwide have limited resources, the firm supports the settlement of cases to optimize efficiency. They also discuss transitory substance premises liability law in Florida, defining a transitory substance as any solid or liquid substance, object, or item found in a location where it should not be. Additionally, Jeffrey P. Gale, P.A. emphasizes the importance of having proper insurance coverage for motor vehicle accidents, which benefits both the insured and those harmed through the insured's negligence.

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The mediation process, which can save significant time and money, is an area in which Maria C. Gonzalez excels. A Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, she is admitted to practice law in Florida and is a Board Certified Marital and Family Lawyer by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education. Practicing with her own firm, Maria C. Gonzalez, P.A., she often serves as a mediator in cases where both parties have attorneys, as well as in situations where neither or only one party has legal representation. Clients can choose to represent themselves in family court cases and opt for mediation before any documents are filed in court, benefiting from Ms. Gonzalez's expertise in this alternative dispute resolution process.