Of eight mediators recognized in the recently distributed Who’s Who Legal: Florida 2020, three are principals of Upchurch Watson White & Max. Who’s Who Legal, which is published by Law Business Research Ltd., an independent London-based group providing research, analysis and reports on international legal services, introduces the chapter by saying UWWM “demonstrates a strong position in the Floridian market.”

Also this year, the directory included UWWM among only four listed U.S. mediation firms, mentioning the same three mediators:

• John Upchurch “receives sterling recommendations for the rigorous knowledge of the law he brings to commercial mediations, having previously served as a circuit judge in the state of Florida” and “is hailed as ‘an excellent mediator’ and is well versed at resolving multiparty disputes, including construction defects and medical malpractice issues.”
• Lawrence Watson Jr “excels in complex, multiparty commercial and construction disputes, acting exclusively in a litigation and ADR capacity for a range of clients” and “is considered ‘a top-notch dispute resolutions specialist’ with more than 50 years of experience as a mediator and third-party neutral in a wide variety of disputes.”
• Rodney Max “has built a stellar reputation in mass torts and class action mediations in commercial and consumer disputes” and “is highlighted for his four decades of experience as a third-party neutral and mediator in state and federal class actions involving personal injury, wrongful death and property damage issues.”