STETSON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW
St. Petersburg, Florida. J.D., May, 1995

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Gainesville, Florida. B.A., May, 1991

EMORY UNIVERSITY
Atlanta, Georgia. August, 1987, to May, 1988

Florida Bar

Fellow, American College of Civil Trial Mediators

In my litigation days, I was a civil defense attorney and trial lawyer, however, I am now, happily, a full time circuit civil mediator!  My practice areas included first and third party insurance litigation, general liability, premises liability, wrongful death, negligence, product defect, nursing home/ALF, medical malpractice, and 1983/civil rights cases in particular excessive force, in both the trial and appellate state courts as well as the federal courts (primarily the Middle District). I have tried my fair share of cases and do like to keep up with judges' rulings and jury verdict trends to better assist all parties in fully understanding their choices and the risks of proceeding with litigation.  Sometimes, you have to think outside the box to get closure.  With empathy and a personal, but firm, touch, I call issues like I see them and get disputes resolved.  How can I help you?

$650.00 per hour to be split evenly among the parties unless otherwise agreed upon.  This rate applies to all types of CIRCUIT CIVIL cases only regardless of number of parties.  Availability is for Monday through Friday, 9 am to 6 pm, whole or half days with morning sessions beginning at 9:00, 9:30 or 10:00 am, and the afternoon sessions beginning at 1:00, 1:30 or 2:00 pm.  Weekend mediations are available by request.  

There is a 2 hour minimum charge for half day sessions and a 6 hour minimum charge for a full day.  After the minimum is met, the charge is increased by one-half hour increments based on the time spent in negotiation.  No administration fees/costs or extra charges are ever assessed unless the document review in preparation is voluminous or follow up negotiations are extensive.

Billing is by invoice after mediation.

There is a 1 week cancellation policy with charge. 

Videoconference hosting is via Zoom Pro.