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Brooke Deratany Goldfarb
Indialantic, FL Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation
Harvard Law School
A Kinder, Gentler Divorce. Member of a Friendly Divorce Network of Family Mediators
Caring about the wellness and happiness of you and your family.
Empowering parties so that they may divorce or otherwise resolve their disputes with dignity and integrity outside of litigation, providing the basis for a post-divorce civil parenting relationship and gently transitioning the family so as to minimize the amount of emotional damage and psychological trauma to both parents and children. Sometimes couples are not sure divorce is the answer. Ms. Goldfarb makes room in her practice for couples to explore the possibility of staying together or reconciling. Her...
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Lynda Barrow Moser
Melbourne, FL Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
I have practiced law for 32 years. My experience is broad, but has mostly focused on litigation, court practice, and document drafting and review. I have MANY YEARS of courtroom experience. I handle a variety of family and criminal law issues including, but not limited to, divorce, child support enforcement, alimony issues, parenting issues, domestic violence injunctions, mediation, DUI's, drug offenses, battery, probation violations, and theft-related offenses, among many others. I also provide many estate planning services, including the drafting of documents such as, Wills, Power of Attorney (durable or for a limited purpose), and Advance Healthcare Directives (Living Wills,...
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Clifford Miller
Vero Beach, FL Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Asbestos, Business and Insurance Claims
University of Miami
Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist (Fla. Bar). Personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, professional negligence, commercial litigation.
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Jon Lowell Martin
Port St Lucie, FL Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 22 years of experience
(772) 419-0057
1860 SW Fountainview Blvd. Ste 100
Port St Lucie, FL 34986
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy, Business and Consumer
University of Cincinnati College of Law
"We help good people get through bad times".
Currently my main efforts include Personal Bankruptcy in Chapter 7 & 13 and Business Bankruptcy in Chapter 11. Clients include retirees with limited social security incomes to international small charter jet companies; small to mid sized construction companies; and various other small businesses. Mr. Martin is also a member of the Turnaround Management Association, an organization whose members focus on helping businesses resolve financial difficulties and avoiding bankruptcy or at least getting the most value as a result.
Mr. Martin is also nationally certified construction dispute arbitrator resolving disputes involving construction of new...
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Jessica Lynn Silva
Melbourne, FL Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer
Arbitration & Mediation, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Florida A&M University College of Law
Jessica practices as an attorney in the areas of Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate Administration and Elder Law. In addition, Jessica is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator. Prior to starting her own firm, Law Office of Jessica Lynn Silva, PLLC, Jessica was an Associate Attorney with Panouses Law Group.
Before practicing law, Jessica garnered legal experience through her previous roles as Judicial Assistant to Brevard County Judge David E. Silverman for four years, and as a Civil Litigation Paralegal, Real Estate Paralegal, Certified Notary Signing Agent, Real Estate Agent, Florida Mortgage Broker, Real Estate...
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Anthony Diaz
Melbourne, FL Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Stetson University College of Law
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David Gunter
Melbourne, FL Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 44 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Construction and Environmental
Boston University School of Law
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Marc S. Dobin
Port St Lucie, FL Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business, Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
New York Law School
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Michel Lynn Watson
Merritt Island, FL Arbitration & Mediation Attorney
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
My practice is family focused, handling all matters related to divorce, children, marital law, and dependency. I realize the decision to hire an attorney is difficult. Most often the hardest part in finding an attorney is making the initial call. Hire an attorney that will work hard to protect your rights and the rights of your children! Let me help put your mind at ease as we discuss your needs and goals during our first consultation.
You can learn more about my practice by visiting my website at www.watsonlawfl.com and here:
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Charles Kenneth Willoughby
Port St. Lucie, FL Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 30 years of experience
CHARLES K. WILLOUGHBY
“PRACTICE LIMITED TO MEDIATION ONLY”
2450 Sw. Carpenter St. Port St. Lucie, Florida 34984, ckwilloughby@gmail.com, CELL 561-472-4650 ________________________________________________________________________________
PERSONAL DATA: Married 41 years, 3 children, 12 grandchildren; U.S.N. Veteran, enlisted, Held Top Secret Security Clearance, U.S.N.R. Commissioned Officer
EDUCATION : J.D., Regent University School Of Law, Virginia Beach, VA 1994
M.B.A., Drury College, Springfield, MO 1980
B.S. Finance, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, MO 1976
Missouri Civil Mediator, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 2003
MEMBERSHIPS: Florida Bar #29106 Missouri Bar #51601
The Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
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Romaine Brown
Stuart, FL Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business, Divorce and Family
St. Thomas University School of Law
Client's love Attorney Romaine Brown, because she is warm, listens, cares, and is aggressive when needed to and she gives tremendous effort to each case. Attorney Brown will personally talk to you about the needs and wishes of your case and comes up with the best strategy to win your case.
She handles a variety of cases which has given her unique experiences when resolving cases. Clients are often concerned about trusting their attorney with their cases, and because she has years of experience and a background of representing clients in a variety of cases, she understands how clearly defining...
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A. James Mullaney III
Orlando, FL Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Consumer, Divorce and Family
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
You should consider speaking with a divorce lawyer before becoming involved in any family law case. The common issues that are handled by a divorce lawyer include divorce, child support, relocation, time sharing (visitation) and alimony. You will have a much easier time as these issues are resolved and you will tend to get more positive results by hiring a divorce lawyer. Unlike some other firms, when you hire Mr. Mullaney as your divorce lawyer, you get him as your attorney - not an associate with far less experience. The broader category of Family Law encompasses a wide...
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George Indest
Orlando, FL Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 44 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Employment and Health Care
Tulane University School of Law and The George Washington University Law School
George F. Indest III is the President and Managing Partner of The Health Law Firm, based in Orlando. Mr. Indest is board certified by the Florida Bar in the legal specialty of Health Law. He is also board certified as a health care risk manager by the American Board of Risk Management, Inc. His practice encompasses all aspects of business, corporate, transactional, regulatory and administrative health law practice, and he represents physicians, nurses, hospitals, home health agencies, long term care facilities and other health care providers. His practice also includes the litigation of professional licensing cases and business litigation, defense...
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Cesery L. Bullard
Orlando, FL Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Collections and Estate Planning
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
WE DO WILLS!
And can assist with all of your estate planning needs, including trusts, living will and power of attorney.
We also specialize in business law and collections and can assist with real estate matters.
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David Steinfeld
Palm Beach Gardens, FL Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 27 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Construction and Real Estate
University of Miami
Florida Bar Board Certified business litigation lawyer
Best Lawyers in America - US News and World Report
Florida Super Lawyer
Florida Legal Elite
AV-Preeminent Peer Review Rated - Martindale-Hubbell
Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
Business law and corporate structuring, contracts, business litigation, arbitration, and mediation, and real estate disputes.
Owner and founder of the Law Office of David Steinfeld. Board Certified expert in business litigation by the Florida Bar. Of the more than 100,000 attorneys in Florida, only about 250 are Board Certified in business litigation.
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Mr. Christopher John Weiss
Orlando, FL Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation and Construction
Florida State University College of Law
Christopher J. Weiss is a Florida Board Certified Construction Attorney, practicing in the field since becoming a member of the Florida Bar in 1977. His office number is 407 928 6737. His email address is chris@cweisslaw.com. His address is 2014 E Robinson St. Orlando, 32803. His practice has included.
* Defense of a national contractor for deterioration of fire retardant plywood used in a major theme park;
* Drafting and negotiation of construction contract documents for, and counsel during the administration of, dispute resolution for construction of a variety of theme parks;...
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Joey Lampert
Orlando, FL Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation and Business
University of Miami School of Law
I am a civil and commercial litigation attorney specializing in business disputes. I have brought hundreds of business legal matters to favorable resolutions, with and without litigation, on appeal, in mediation and arbitration.
In today’s face-paced World of global commerce, disputes and litigation are a natural part of business. I have the experience you need to safeguard, prosecute and defend your interests, freeing you to focus on your life and business.
I have a perpetual goal to provide high-quality and aggressive legal representation, with a vision and commitment to focus on my clients.
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Rich Smukler
Palm Beach Gardens, FL Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business, Divorce and Family
Villanova University School of Law
Mediation versus Litigation
I am here to help you with your Uncontested, Pre-suit, Pro se Divorce Mediation. It is a voluntary process chosen by couples that have decided to divorce, but who want to avoid the financial and emotional costs associated with retaining attorneys and litigating their disputes.
With a deep appreciation for the nuances of civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution, I promise to mediate your case with integrity and compassion.
I am a Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Circuit Mediator, Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, and Qualified Advanced Arbitrator, among other certifications. Licensed to practice law for almost...
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Craig D. Stein
Palm Beach, FL Arbitration & Mediation Attorney
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
Nova Southeastern University
Craig Stein has been practicing law for 15 years. He has handled over 850 employment and consumer related securities matters and also represented over 400 brokers who transferred billions of dollars in assets under management from one brokerage firm to another. Mr. Stein is the Chair of the Palm Beach County Bar Association Securities Law Committee.
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Lawrence Howard Kolin
Orlando, FL Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Construction and Entertainment & Sports
University of Miami School of Law
Lawrence Kolin brings parties and their counsel together to settle difficult cases by mediating lawsuits in state, federal and appellate courts. He has successfully mediated thousands of matters, including multi-party and complex civil cases of all types since 2001. Lawrence formerly served as a General Magistrate in the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, presiding over hearings and bench trials. He is also experienced in conducting arbitrations as a qualified arbitrator since 2005. Lawrence is an AV Rated Preeminent Super Lawyer who practiced both plaintiff and defense as an advocate in diverse areas of civil trial work and was a...
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Lisa Hu Barquist
Orlando, FL Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation and Business
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
For the past 30 years, Lisa Hu Barquist has practiced law in state and federal courts, worked in public and private sectors, at national and boutique law firms, on civil and criminal matters. For 11 years, Lisa served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of Florida and Western District of New York prosecuting criminal narcotics violations and civil Medicare fraud. The FBI, DEA, IRS, Bureau of Prisons, and local law enforcement officers recognized her for her service.
Lisa's growing up as an immigrant to this great country, working at her family restaurant since the age of...
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Ryon Michael McCabe
West Palm Beach, FL Arbitration & Mediation Attorney
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Consumer and Stockbroker Fraud
Florida State University College of Law
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Theodore W. Small Jr.
DELAND, FL Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Employment and Estate Planning
University of Virginia School of Law
Theodore W. Small Jr. ("Ted Small") has over 30 years of legal experience, formerly with the large law firm of Holland & Knight LLP in its Tampa, Washington DC, and Orlando offices and currently as a small firm practitioner in Volusia County, Florida. Attorney Small brings the training and experience from his large firm experience to a small firm setting with the goal of pursuing cost-effective solutions for businesses, employers and elder law clients. Attorney Small also has experience as a mediator and NAM arbitrator and is available to serve as a professional neutral to resolve commercial and...
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Jason S. Haselkorn
Palm Beach, FL Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
New York Law School
Securities arbitration and investment litigation focusing on damage and loss recovery for retail and institutional clients that have disputes with their financial advisors or firms involving stocks, bonds, limited partnerships, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles throughout the United States.
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Matthew N. Thibaut
Palm Beach, FL Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
Nova Southeastern University
My securities practice primarily focuses on maximizing an individual investor's recovery related to disputes involving stocks, bonds, mutual funds, hedge funds, private placements and structured products throughout the state of Florida, as well as the United States.
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Adam T. Rabin
West Palm Beach, FL Arbitration & Mediation Attorney
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Consumer and Stockbroker Fraud
University of Miami School of Law
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Elissa S. Pearl
Wellington, FL Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
University of Miami School of Law
Elissa Pearl is an attorney and Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator who assists parties desiring divorce (dissolution of marriage), child custody, distribution of assets, modification, child support, alimony, and other divorce or family-related matters. With a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, she also provides Divorce Empowerment Coaching to clients all over the United States who are either contemplating divorce, going through the divorce process, or are trying to attain their most worthwhile life after divorce. Elissa is an adjunct professor at Broward College, and is a guest lecturer at Nova Southeastern University on topics related to law,...
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David Thurman Roberts
Orlando, FL Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Appeals, Divorce and Family
University of Florida
Orlando Family Law Attorney David Roberts handles a variety of Family Law cases. By restricting his practice solely to this dynamic area of law, he has developed a level of expertise that is conducive to achieving results. After graduating with honors from the University of Florida in May of 1992 with a degree in Finance (4.0 GPA), Mr. Roberts attended law school at the University of Florida’s College of Law. An avid student of business even before starting his own firm, Mr. Roberts utilizes his understanding of this area in complex divorce litigation. A long time resident of Florida...
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Stephen Brown
Orlando, FL Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 17 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Consumer and Family
University of Florida, Florida State University and Florida State University
Stephen Brown graduated with honors from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Prior to law school, he earned dual bachelors degrees at The Florida State University covering three majors: Political Science, Social Science and Environmental Studies.
At the University of Florida Levin College of Law, Stephen participated in the Virgil Hawkins Family Law Clinic where he helped several clients navigate through various family law issues. He also participated in an externship at Florida Institutional Legal Services assisting inmates in the Florida Department of Corrections obtain various services upon their release to help prevent recidivism. Additionally,...
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Sidney Andrew Roman
Orlando, FL Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Family, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Sid Roman is bilingual Personal Injury Attorney and Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator who helps the Central Florida community make significant recoveries for their accidents and injuries while providing them with an unparalleled level of personalized service.
He utilizes his insider knowledge of how insurance companies work, along with his top-notch negotiating skills, to recover against insurance companies of all sizes, even in the most difficult cases.
While his focus is on Accident & Injury Law, his practice also includes Mediation and Family Law.
Personal Injury consultations are free, with no cost to clients until we obtain a recovery. Consultation and/or hourly fees...
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Walter Rudolph Hnot, III
Bithlo, FL Arbitration & Mediation Attorney
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Communications, Real Estate and Social Security Disability
Barry University
Disability Resolution, P.A. | LAW FIRM Attorney: Walter Rudolph Hnot, III P: (407) 279 1754 F: (800) 564 3358 E: info@disabilityresolution.com W: www.disabilityresolution.com A: P.O. BOX 780549 ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32878 Practice Areas: Social Security Disability, Intellectual Property, Personal Injury, Auto Injury, Slip and fall, Contracts, Property. Social Security Disability Social Security Disability Application Social Security Disability application status Social Security Disability Claim Social Security Disability Claim form Social Security Disability Claim Status Social Security Disability Appeal Social Security Disability benefits and working Social Security Disability benefits Social Security Disability requirements Social Security Disability Income Social Security...
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William L Grant
Orlando, FL Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 33 years of experience
(407) 835-6732
Shutts & Bowen
300 S. Orange Ave.. Suite 1000
Orlando, FL 32801
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business and Construction
Florida State University College of Law
I am a board certified lawyer representing businesses, individuals, general contractors and other construction industry parties in litigation, arbitration and mediation for 25 years. I am an expert on the lien law in Florida and I forgot more about construction law, than most attorneys will ever know. I work hard for my clients and they appreciate my efforts. I have drafted and negotiated hundreds of contracts and understand all aspects of business and construction litigation. I have handled many jury trials, bench trials and countless successful summary judgments. I have significant and successful experience handling appeals...
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Sanford Michael Estroff
LAKELAND, FL Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 45 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
Tulane University School of Law
I have recently decided to concentrate solely on County and Circuit Court civil mediations and arbitrations. I would future referrals for my services in these areas. The reason for my decision to concentrate solely upon mediation and arbitration is due to the desire to help parties reach settlement without having a Judge or Court impose a Judgment upon them. I believe self-determination is far superior to formal litigation in Court. ...
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Jon Andrew Jacobson
Vero Beach, FL Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 26 years of experience
601 21st St.
Suite 300
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business, Consumer and Stockbroker Fraud
Duke University School of Law
Jon has spent his entire legal career practicing securities. He handled over 1,000 securities matters and has successfully represented some of the most demanding clients in multi-million-dollar disputes throughout Florida and United States. He has represented individual and corporate clients in civil actions in state and federal court (at the trial and appellate level); in regulatory investigations; in arbitrations; and in private mediations.
Jon has handled a wide range of matters, including: (i) stockbroker misconduct and investment fraud disputes (including claims involving unsuitability, churning, unauthorized trading, failure to execute trades, failure to hedge, selling away, theft, research analyst conflicts of...
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Christopher Benton Hopkins
West Palm Beach, FL Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 27 years of experience
(561) 847-2346
505 South Flagler Drive
3rd Floor
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Communications and Medical Malpractice
Tulane University
Christopher B. Hopkins is a member of McDonald Hopkins LLC, a business advisory and advocacy law firm.
He has more than 20 years of trial and appellate experience representing businesses and families in the areas of defamation, privacy, cyber security,
commercial, malpractice, nursing home, and probate litigation.
In addition to his work in the courtroom, Christopher’s practice involves a wide range of emerging technologies such as cybersecurity, data breach, e-discovery, Internet crimes, policy/terms-of-service drafting, privacy, and social media discovery. Christopher’s work in these areas permits him to protect client data as well as effectively target discovery and investigation...
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Debra G Simms
Port Orange, FL Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 36 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Family and Probate
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
I am a Board Certified Elder Law attorney practicing primarily in the areas of Estate Planning, Medicaid Asset Protection, Probate, Guardianship, Family Law, and Bankruptcy. These are all areas which affect senior citizens. I have 3 locations to best serve my clients: The Villages, Orlando, and Volusia County, FL
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Diana Santa Maria
Lake Worth, FL Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
University of Miami School of Law and University of Miami School of Law
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Elan Kaney
Daytona Beach, FL Arbitration & Mediation Attorney with 23 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
New York University School of Law and Emory University School of Law
Elan is a graduate of NYU School of Law (Masters in Tax Law), Emory University School of Law (Juris Doctorate), and Florida State University. Elan has devoted her practice (over 16 years) to estate planning, estate administration, tax and business law. She is respected by her peers and loved by her clients for her compassionate, knowledgeable approach to each matter she handles.
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Andrew Jonathan Rochen
Boynton Beach, FL Arbitration & Mediation Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(561) 952-6800
2500 Quantum Lakes Dr.
Suite #203
Boynton Beach, FL 33436
Arbitration & Mediation and Personal Injury
University of Miami School of Law
Rochen Mediation is a full-service alternative dispute resolution firm servicing south Florida, with offices in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. In addition to holding ADR sessions in our offices, we routinely accommodate our clients by scheduling ADR sessions at suitable alternative locations of their choosing.
Andrew J. Rochen is a Supreme Court certified circuit, county, family, and appellate court mediator, as well as a Supreme Court qualified arbitrator. Prior to opening Rochen Mediation, Mr. Rochen was a shareholder in a large south-Florida law firm, where he was engaged in an extensive state and federal civil litigation and trial practice....