• University of Alabama - B.A. 1989
• Florida State University Colleg of Law - J.D. 1992

• The Florida Bar
• The Escambia - Santa Rosa Bar Association
• Pensacola American Inns of Court
• Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer

Born in Pensacola, Florida September 20, 1967. Admitted to the Forida Bar in 1992. Asssistant State Attorney in the Second Judicial Circuit 1992 and the First Judicial Circuit 1993-1994. In private practice since 1994. Practices in the areas of personal injury ,wrongful death, insurance litigation, insurance defense, products liability, construction law and commercial litigation. Have been certified as a Circuit Civil mediator since 2002 and have mediated hundreds of cases in the areas of personal injury, construction law, hurricane cases, medical malpractice and general civil matters.

CHARGES: The charge for my services is $250 per hour per party up to a maximum of three parties.  For mediations involving more than three parties, I will charge the three-party rate of $750.00 per hour and it will be split equally among the parties.  If one half day is reserved, there is a four-hour minimum charge. If a full day is reserved, there is a six-hour minimum charge.

DEPOSITS: A deposit of the minimum charge noted above is required for all mediations and must be received no less than ten (10) days prior to mediation. 

LOCATION: Virtual mediations are offered throughout the state, however, Mr. Kirkland only offers in-person availability in Escambia or Santa Rosa counties.

CANCELLATION / RESCHEDULING: Notification of cancellation must be received by my office at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled mediation date in order to avoid being charged the full minimum mediation charge noted above.