Best Lawyers in Florida, United States for Arbitration
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Terrance E. Schmidt is a Florida-based mediator, arbitrator, and retired civil litigator with over 50 years of legal experience. A Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator and longtime member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, he has mediated more than 6,000 cases and served as an arbitrator in dozens more. Mr. Schmidt’s career as a commercial litigator spanned a wide range of complex disputes—including business torts, securities, employment discrimin...
Michael Nachwalter was a leading lawyer in business litigation with a long, stellar career. He prevailed for clients in numerous antitrust, complex business, and corporate matters and has achieved winning results through arbitration, mediation, and negotiated settlements. Michael is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the preeminent organization of trial lawyers in North America, the American Board of Trial Advocates, which is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of civi...
Leslie J. Lott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration, Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent, Mediation, Patent Law and Trademark Law. Leslie J., who practices law in Coral Gables, Florida, has been recognized since 1995. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leslie J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
What makes the Law Offices of Susan E. Mack, P.A. distinctive? Ms. Mack replies that these qualities demonstrate how she practices law and conducts alternative dispute resolution (ADR) proceedings:· Tenacity Commitment to Fairness and Focus on Results, rather than Process. Susan E. Mack is founder and President of her own boutique law firm in Northeast Florida. Following her admission to the Florida Bar in 2015, Ms. Mack joined Adams and Reese LLP, an AmJur 200 firm (2015-2021) and was...
Jordi C. Martinez-Cid is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Commercial Litigation. Jordi C., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jordi C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kenneth A. Tomchin has over 30 years of litigation experience. Upon graduating law school, Ken joined the law firm of Mahoney, Adams & Criser, where he represented a wide variety of businesses of various sizes with their commercial litigation needs. After making shareholder, Ken continued his practice before founding Tomchin & Odom, P.A. in the spring of 1997. Ken joined Taylor, Day, Grimm & Boyd in the fall of 2019. He now focuses his practice on complex litigation matters. Ken i...
Before joining the firm in 2013, Joel H. Brown was elected by his colleagues to serve as Chief Judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida in 2009. Joel was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1971 and had been practicing personal injury law as a civil trial lawyer prior to his appointment by former Governor Bob Martinez to the County Court in 1990. Following his appointment, Joel served as Associate Administrative Judge of the County Court, Criminal Traffic Division, and then served as Adminis...
David Ackerman defends law firms in professional malpractice and legal ethics actions. A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, clients value his litigation experience and strategic insight in resolving disputes through trial and appeals, negotiation, or arbitration. Ranked by Chambers USA , where he is described as “an even-keeled, thoughtful and smart attorney,” he is repeatedly recognized by Florida Trend’s Legal Elite and included in The Best Lawyers in America...
Stefanie A. Salomon is a Partner in Peckar & Abramson PC ’s Miami, Florida office. Her practice centers on contract negotiation , project management, alternative dispute resolution , commercial construction disputes , and construction defect litigation. She represents owners, contractors, and other industry participants throughout all phases of construction projects and related disputes. Stefanie regularly handles litigation matters in both Florida state and federal courts, includin...
Aurore Nicaud is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Construction Law and Energy Law. Aurore, who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aurore is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Isabelle Janssen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation. Isabelle, who practices law in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Isabelle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Wesley J. Martinez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation. Wesley J., who practices law in Jacksonville, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Wesley J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Freddy X. Muñoz is a Partner in the Miami, Florida office of Peckar & Abramson PC . He represents clients in a broad range of construction and commercial disputes, focusing on practical, business-oriented solutions. Freddy’s practice includes Alternative Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law , and Litigation – Construction . Freddy regularly represents contractors, developers, and other construction industry participants in disputes involving contr...
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