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	Mediation Firm Shareholder to Address Family Business Alliance Posted 4-30-08 A. Michelle Jernigan, shareholder with Upchurch Watson White & Max, has been invited to speak at the Family Business Alliance annual meeting.
	John Upchurch Teaches Polish Law Students Posted 4-23-08 John Upchurch has returned from Warsaw, Poland, where he was a guest lecturer from April 7  11, 2008 at Warsaw University's Law School
	UWWM Web Site Wins ADDY Award Posted 4-16-08 Zgraph was presented eight ADDY Awards, including a Silver ADDY Award for the new Upchurch Watson White & Max web site in interactive media.
	UWWM Podcast Series Posted 1-29-08 John Upchurch and A. Michelle Jernigan discuss upcoming real estate issues in the first of a series of podcasts.
	Terry White Addresses Rail Labor and FL Trial Attorneys Posted 1-9-08 Terrence M. White, Principal with Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group, has been invited to address the members of the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys (ARLA) and the Florida Justice Association (FJA) this February.
	UWWM Case Note: SCO decides USFI v JSUB Posted 12-27-07 On Dec 20, 2007, the Supreme Court issued its long awaited opinion in United State Fire Insurance v. JSUB, Inc.
	Panel Members Attend Special Masters Conference Posted 12-14-07 Principal Michael Orfinger and panelist, Howard Marsee (right), member of the Academy of Court Appointed Masters, attended a recent ABA seminar in Washington, D.C., "The Art and Science of Serving as a Spcial master in Federal and State Courts."
	Firm to Sponsor ABA Conference Posted 11-28-07 Upchurch Watson White & Max will be a major sponsor of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution's Tenth Annual Spring Conference "Pacific Currents: Sound Perspectives on ADR" / Maitland UWWM Office to Host Legal Support Specialists Seminar
	UWWM Nominated for CPR Award for Excellence in ADR Posted 10-18-07 Upchurch Watson White and Max has been nominated by Holland and Knight for CPR Institute's inaugural Law Firm Award for Excellence in ADR.
	Firm Welcomes New Mediation Panel Member, Walter K. "Wally" McDonough Posted 9-5-07 Presentation and Welcome Reception Scheduled for October 10, 2007.
	Family Business Mediation Practice Posted 7-25-07 Shareholders Richard Lord and Michelle Jernigan recently chaired the public launch of the UWWM Family Business Mediation Group, with a symposium for business advisors.
	The National Arbitration Forum Adds Richard B. Lord Posted 7-17-07 Shareholder, Richard B. Lord has joined The National Arbitration Forum's national panel of independent and neutral arbitrators and mediators.
	Dye Ann Graham, Former General Counsel for Tupperware Corporation, Joins Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group Posted 6-26-07 Upchurch Watson White and Max is pleased to announce the appointment of Dye Ann Graham, former General Counsel for Tupperware Corporation, to the firm's mediation panel.
	Rod Max Guides Parties to Class Action Settlement Safeguarding Motor Vehicle Records Personal Information Posted 6-22-07 Rod Max, court appointed mediator for the class action lawsuit, Fresco, et al v. Automotive Directions, was instrumental in reaching an agreement approved by the US District Court Judge Jose E. Martinez, requiring the companies to adopt a "Protecting Drivers' Data" program.
	Howard Marsee Sought for Statewide Speaking Engagements Posted 6-5-07 Upchurch Watson White & Max mediation panelist, Howard Marsee has been requested to speak at recent and upcoming events.
	Stephen G. Fisher Presents to The Hartford Insurance Company Posted 5-9-07 Stephen G. Fischer, panelist with Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group, recently presented "Comparative Negligence Law in Florida & How It Affects Case Evaluation, Negotiations and Settlement at Mediation" at the Hartford Insurance Company Claims Office in Tampa.
	Gary F. Canner Joins Upchurch Watson White & Max Posted 4-25-07 We are pleased to announce that Gary Canner, former Circuit Mediator for the Eleventh Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals, has joined the Upchurch Watson White & Max mediation panel.
	Rod Max: Preferred Mediator Posted 3-27-07 The nationally recognized leading mediation firm, Upchurch Watson White and Max (UWWM), is featured in the March 2007 issue of Birmingham magazine.
	University of Florida Symposium: Mediation in Florida and Beyond Posted 3-21-07 John Upchurch and former Chief Justice Ben Overton of the Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group were two of four featured speakers for the University of Florida Institute for Dispute Resolution's ADR Symposium on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 entitled "Mediation in Florida and Beyond."
	Rodney A. Max: Preferred Speaker Posted 3-5-07 Rodney A. Max has recently been selected for two speaking engagements to be held at The Grande Hotel in Point Clear, Alabama.
	Philip Elliott, Jr. Receives The Florida Bar President's Pro Bono Award Posted 3-1-07 Philip Elliott, Jr., longtime panel member of Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group, receives The Florida Bar President's ProBono Service Award.
	Larry Watson: Nationwide Speaker Posted 2-19-07 Lawrence M. Watson, Jr. has recently been requested to fulfill various speaking engagements throughout the nation.
	Brad Wash Joins UWWM Panel Posted 2-15-07 The nationally recognized mediation firm of Upchurch Watson White & Max is pleased to announce the appointment of R. Bradford "Brad" Wash to the firm's panel of mediation specialists.
	Facilitating the Facilitators Posted 12-14-06 Lawrence M. Watson, Jr. and Michael S. Orfinger, principals with
	UWWM Principals Invited to Speak at AFTL Seminar Posted 11-21-06 Terrence White and Rodney Max, principals with Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group, have been selected to speak at The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (AFTL) 2006 "Mediation Techniques and Strategies" CLE seminar.
	Howard Marsee Joins National Special Master Group Posted 11-21-06 Howard R. Marsee, panel member with Upchurch Watson White and Max Mediation Group, has been inducted into the Academy of Court-Appointed Masters (ACAM).
	Upchurch Watson White & Max Blog Posted 8-18-06 Our goal at Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group is to bring
	Rodney A. Max: "Mediation Pioneer" Posted 6-29-06 Rodney A. Max, principal with Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group, has been selected as one of Lawdragon's 500 Leading Judges in America for 2006.
	Selected Legal Elite Second Year In A Row Posted 5-12-06 Lawrence "Larry" M. Watson Jr., a founding partner of Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group, has been selected for the second year in a row as one of Florida Trend's Florida Legal Elite.
	Chief Execs Eye Mediation Posted 3-23-06 UWWM mediators have been invited by TEC (The Executive Committee) to host a two day presentation on mediation and arbitration.
	Max Tapped To Address International Conference Posted 2-22-06 Rodney A. Max, principal with Upchurch Watson White & Max has been invited to speak at a legal conference being held in Lima, Peru.
	Mac Voght Selected By Kenneth Feinberg for Mississippi Katrina Program Posted 1-17-06 Mac Voght has been appointed to an exclusive panel of mediators and arbitrators taking part in a Liberty Mutual hurrican dispute resolution program.
	Veteran Group Become Shareholders In Mediation Firm Posted 1-5-06 In recognition of years of distinguished service as civil mediators in major litigation and commercial disputes, four veteran panel members become shareholders in Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group.
	G.B. McVay Mac Voght Joins Mediation Firm As Mississippi Representative Posted 11-18-05 Upchurch Watson White & Max is pleased to announce the appointment of Mac Voght, a veteran central Florida trial attorney, to our panel of mediation specialists. The firm is establishing a presence in the state of Mississippi. Mr. Voght is relocating to Natchez, MS. and will be our representative in that state.
	John Upchurch Joins Special Master Group Posted 10-19-05 John J. Upchurch, President of Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group, has been tapped for membership in the Academy of Court Appointed Masters, the only national organization for special masters.
	Upchurch Watson White & Max Recognizes State's MEDIATION WEEK With Seminars / Radio Appearances Posted 10-18-05 The State of Florida issued a proclamation designating October 16th - 21st as Mediation Week. Article reviews firm events / activities in recognition of the week and of National Conflict Resolution Day - October 20th.
	Mediation Group Panelist Addresses ACR Seminar Posted 10-17-05 John Fleming Kelly, a mediator and arbitrator affiliated with Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group, recently addressed the Commercial Section of The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR)
	Firm Dramatically Expands South Florida Presence Posted 8-19-05 In a major expansion move, the regional mediation firm of Upchurch Watson White & Max has appointed five mediators from West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami to their multi-state panel of distinguished neutrals.
	Mediation Firm Principal, Lawrence M. Watson, Jr. Receives 2005 Lifetime Achievement Award. Posted 7-22-05 Lawrence M. Watson, Jr., principal with Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group, has been selected as the recipient of The American College of Civil Trial Mediators? 2005 Lifetime Achievement Award.
	John Upchurch Addresses Graduates at Warsaw University Polish-American Commencement Ceremonies Posted 6-13-05 John J. Upchurch delivered the prinicpal commencement address to this year's graduates of the University of Warsaw Center for American Law Studies.
	Lawrence M. Watson, Jr. Speaks at ICLE Seminar for Members of the Georgia State Bar Posted 5-15-05 Larry Watson, principal with Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group has been selected as one of the speakers to address members of the Georgia State Bar Association on May 20th in Atlanta.
	Mediation Firm Principal Speaks at Insurance Workshop Posted 5-12-05 Michael S. Orfinger addressed claims, insurance and law professionals at the Casualty Injury Claim & Lawsuit Workshop on May 11th at the Hilton Orlando in Altamonte Springs.
	Mediation Panelist Speaks to Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce Posted 5-11-05 Dr. Oscar J. Franco, of the Upchurch Watson White & Max Miami office addressed members and guests of the Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce of the United States at a luncheon conference on May 11, 2005.
	Mediation Firm Teaches Negotiation Advocacy, Ethics to Corporate Counsel. Posted 3-3-05 On February 15th, Upchurch Watson White & Max hosted a 3 hour CLE Seminar followed by a Cocktail Reception for the Central Florida Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel.
	Mediation Panel Gains Law School Dean JON MILLS and Supreme Court Certified Mediator BETH MILLS. Posted 11-5-04 Firm is pleased to announce the addition of two distinguished mediators.
	Justice Major B. Harding Joins Mediation Panel Posted 10-1-04 JUSTICE MAJOR B. HARDING JOINS UPCHURCH, WATSON WHITE & MAX MEDIATION GROUP
	Upchurch Watson White & Max Adds Shareholder: Trial Attorney Michael S. Orfinger Joins Firm - Feb. 5, 2004 Posted 9-3-04 Upchurch Watson White & Max Adds Shareholder: Trial Attorney Michael S. Orfinger Joins Firm
	UFLaw Article Featuring John Upchurch Posted 9-2-04 John Upchurch is Featured in the UFLaw Annual Report