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After graduating from the Marshall-Wythe School of law at the College of William & Mary, I clerked for the Honorable Pamela B. Minzner in New Mexico. I then entered private practice in Florida in 1992 and have litigated primarily in state courts, including appeals. I have been a certified mediator since 1997 and am now certified in circuit civil, appellate, family and county court mediation. I am on the Board of Directors of the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators, and edit their newsletter, The Caucus.
I am also a qualified arbitrator for state court matters. I am a FINRA arbitrator and chair-qualified and have arbitrated hundreds of cases, mainly as chairperson. I am also a Special Magistrate for the Broward County Value Adjustment Board.
Aside from my legal and dispute resolution experience, I am the race director and coach for Synergy Outdoor Adventure Resources, a nonprofit that fosters participation in outdoor recreation and competition including paddlesports and adventure racing. We and the team we sponsor support the Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre, which has been serving South Florida communities for almost 60 years.
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601 South Federal Highway Hollywood, FL 330204511 |
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I am a qualified state court arbitrator. I have also arbitrated a variety of cases for FINRA and the National Futures Association.
I am certified as a Circuit Civil, Appellate, Family and County Court Mediator. I am also a FINRA mediator for securities industry disputes. Parties have been able to settle the majority of cases they have mediated with me.
Prior to entering private practice, I was privileged to be the judicial clerk to Pamela B. Minzner on the New Mexico Court of Appeals. Appeals are an excellent opportunity for enjoying the intellectual side of practicing law. He who laughs last, laughs best.
I handle both probate administration, and inheritance disputes, such as allegations of undue influence and lack of capacity (aka will contests), and similar disputes related to trusts and guardianships.
My practice is fairly diverse within the realm of commercial and civil litigation. Most cases involve some species of breach of contract. Typical clients are small companies and middle class individuals looking for efficient, professional resolution of their issue or dispute.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broward County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Small Claims Rules Committee | Member | N/A |
| Broward County Bar Association | N/A | |
| Florida Bar, Small Claims Rules Committee | Member | N/A |
| Broward County Bar Association | N/A | 1900 - 1900 |
| Dade County Bar Association, By-laws Committee | Member; County Court Committee | 1994 - 1900 |
| Dade County Bar Association, By-laws Committee | Member; County Court Committee | N/A |
| Dade County Bar Association, By-laws Committee | Member; County Court Committee | N/A |
| Florida Children's Theatre | Outside Counsel | N/A |
| Florida Children's Theatre | Outside Counsel | 1995 - 1900 |
| Florida Children's Theatre | Outside Counsel | N/A |
| Florida Academy of Professional Mediators | Director; Editor in Chief -- The Caucus | N/A |
| Florida Academy of Professional Mediators | Director; Editor in Chief -- The Caucus | 2015 - 1900 |
| Florida Academy of Professional Mediators | Director; Editor in Chief -- The Caucus | N/A |
| South Broward Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| South Broward Bar Association | Member | 2018 - 1900 |
| South Broward Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Star | Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre | 1997 |
| Put Something Back Pro Bono Award | Dade County Bar Association | 1996 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| William & Mary Law School | law | 2024 |
| William & Mary Law School | law | 2024 |
| William & Mary Law School | law | 2024 |
| William & Mary Law School | law | 1990 |
| William & Mary Law School | law | 1990 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Ferry v Ferry | On appeal, I defended an order granting partial summary judgment, which narrowed substantially the damages the plaintiffs could assert. Affirmed. |
| Ferry v Ferry | On appeal, I defended an order granting partial summary judgment, which narrowed substantially the damages the plaintiffs could assert. Affirmed. |
| In re Estate of Sellin Sellin et al v. Stewart | Successfully defended decedent's will |
| In re Estate of Sellin Sellin et al v. Stewart | Successfully defended decedent's will |
| Jahnke v. Jahnke | Client received relief, upheld on appeal |
| Quintana v. Frischer | Affirmed -- clients not liable for sanctions |
| Quntana v. Frischer | Affirmed -- clients not liable for sanctions |
| Rubell v. Finkelstein | Appeal successful. |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NM | Inactive | 1991 | 11/13/2021 | |
| FL | 940097 | Member in Good Standing | 1992 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dade County Bar Bulletin | Ten Things Judges Do That Irritate Litigants and Lawyers | 1998 |
| Colonial Lawyer (nka the Bill of Rights Law Journal) | Irresistible Force Meets Immovable Object: The Police Power Comes Up Against Free Expression | 1989 |
| Internet | Small Claims Court: A Basic Guide | 2024 |
| LSGMI (video) | Small Claims Court for Pro Se Litigants | 2024 |
| Internet | Small Claims Court: A Basic Guide | 2024 |
| LSGMI (video) | Small Claims Court for Pro Se Litigants | 2024 |
| Internet | Small Claims Court: A Basic Guide | 2024 |
| LSGMI (video) | Small Claims Court for Pro Se Litigants | 2024 |
| Internet | Small Claims Court: A Basic Guide | 2024 |
| LSGMI (video) | Small Claims Court for Pro Se Litigants | 2024 |
| Internet | Small Claims Court: A Basic Guide | 2024 |
| LSGMI (video) | Small Claims Court for Pro Se Litigants | 2024 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| South Broward Bar Association | Selecting a Mediator | 2018 |
| SBBA Meeting | Mediation Q & A | 2018 |
| Nova Middle Mock Trials | Litigation procedures, tactics and ethics (multiple appearances as a judge) | 2018 |
| Nova Middle Mock Trials | Litigation procedures, tactics and ethics (multiple appearances as a judge) | 2018 |
| Young Lawyers -- Practical Advice for New Attorneys | Pitfalls for New Lawyers in Litigation | 2024 |
| Small Claims Practice -- assisting pro se litigants | Small Claims Litigation | 2024 |
| Young Lawyers -- Practical Advice for New Attorneys | Pitfalls for New Lawyers in Litigation | 2024 |
| Small Claims Practice -- assisting pro se litigants | Small Claims Litigation | 2024 |
| Young Lawyers -- Practical Advice for New Attorneys | Pitfalls for New Lawyers in Litigation | 2024 |
| Small Claims Practice -- assisting pro se litigants | Small Claims Litigation | 2024 |
| Young Lawyers -- Practical Advice for New Attorneys | Pitfalls for New Lawyers in Litigation | 2024 |
| Small Claims Practice -- assisting pro se litigants | Small Claims Litigation | 2024 |
| Young Lawyers -- Practical Advice for New Attorneys | Pitfalls for New Lawyers in Litigation | 2024 |
| Small Claims Practice -- assisting pro se litigants | Small Claims Litigation | 2024 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Associate | United States Coast Guard -- Claims and Litigation Division | 1989 - 1989 |
| Summer Associate | United States Coast Guard -- Claims and Litigation Division | 1989 - 1989 |
| Judicial Clerk | New Mexico Court of Appeals (Hon. Pamela B. Minzner) | 1990 - 1991 |
| Judicial Clerk | New Mexico Court of Appeals (Hon. Pamela B. Minzner) | 1990 - 1991 |
| Mediator and Arbitrator | Dispute Resolution Services, Inc. | N/A |
| Mediator and Arbitrator | Dispute Resolution Services, Inc. | 1997 - 1900 |
| Special Magistrate | VAB | 2018 - 2020 |
| Special Magistrate | VAB | 2018 - 2019 |
