OFFERING BOTH IN-PERSON AND ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCING SERVICES

SCHEDULE A MEDIATION, ARBITRATION OR SPECIAL MASTER APPOINTMENT

Calendar

To schedule a mediation session choose a convenient time slot from the real-time calendar below. Complete a brief interactive APPOINTMENT REQUEST to share your contact details and case information. Upon submission, we will promptly confirm your booking and provide the necessary paperwork.

Notifications and reminders are also set up to ensure participants are well-prepared and informed.

MEDIATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Services

Rick will bring to your negotiations a steady hand and critical thinking to help successfully resolve the controversy.

OVER 45 YEARS IN THE LEGAL FIELD

Experienced Guidance. Results Oriented.

To resolve your claim or dispute, you need a dedicated and experienced mediator to guide the parties to a common ground where settlement is possible. Rick brings to your case a wealth of substantive knowledge and practical experience to get the parties to a mutual and acceptable understanding.

Before serving as a judge, Rick had more than 25 years of experience practicing law in business litigation, construction defects, personal injury, and creditors rights. During his 20 years spent on the bench, Rick gained experience and sharpened his skills, particularly during his assignments to the Complex Business Litigation and General Civil Divisions. Rick’s expertise and guidance will assist you in reaching your desired result.

  • Complex Business Litigation Division for 13th Circuit (Five years)
  • General Civil (Seven years)
  • Family law & Juvenile Delinquency
  • Instructor of Advanced Judicial Studies
  • Instructor Florida Conference of Circuit Court Judges
  • Florida Civil Procedure Rules Committee (2007-2013) (Chair 2012-13)
  • Florida Rules of Judicial Administration Committee (2013-2019)
  • Member – Business Law Section – Business Litigation
  • Salem Saxon & Nielsen – 1982-2000
  • Gregory, Cours, Paniello, Hayes & Hoft