Steven R. Jaffe to Speak at In-Person FJA Workhorse Session
ORLANDO, Fla. (March 17, 2026) — Wednesday evening, mediator Steven R. Jaffe, a full-time neutral with Upchurch Watson White & Max, will speak at the 2026 FJA’s John Romano Workhorse® Seminar in Orlando. His session, “The Art and Methodology of Anticipating & Responding to What‑If Scenarios in Mediation & Settlement Negotiations,” is scheduled for 7 p.m. during the Annual Settlement & Negotiation Institute.
Michelle Jernigan to Present Plenary on Neuroscience of Mediation at ABA Construction Law Midwinter Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DANA POINT, Calif. (January 24, 2026) — A. Michelle Jernigan, a principal and full-time mediator and arbitrator with Upchurch Watson White & Max, will be a featured […]
4 UWWM Mediators Inducted Into National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
Upchurch Watson White & Max is pleased to announce that mediators Robin A. Blanton, Sheri L. Critelli, Vincent M. “Vinny” D’Assaro and Michael A. Weiss have been inducted into the Florida Chapter of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals for 2026. Their selection follows the Academy’s peer-vote review and due-diligence client interviews conducted in recent weeks.
UWWM Neutrals Contribute Insight on Evolving Nonbinding Arbitration in Latest FJA Journal
Upchurch Watson White & Max neutrals Lawrence H. Kolin and Steven R. Jaffe are featured prominently in the November–December issue of the Florida Justice Association Journal, where they offer a timely exploration of one of Florida’s most misunderstood ADR tools: nonbinding arbitration under § 44.103, Fla. Stat.
Upchurch Watson White & Max Sponsors OCBA Program Featuring the Client Experience in Mediation
ORLANDO, Fla. (November 13, 2025) – Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group is proud to serve as a sponsor of “The Voice of the Client: The Client’s Perspective in Mediation,” a continuing legal education program presented jointly by the Orange County Bar Association’s ADR Committee and The Florida Bar’s ADR Section. The event will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at the OCBA Center, 880 North Orange Avenue, Orlando.
Upchurch Watson White & Max Again Earns Top Honors in Best Law Firms® Rankings
Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group has once again been recognized among the nation’s leading firms in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, earning multiple regional Tier 1 rankings in both mediation and arbitration across its Florida and Alabama offices.
Mediator Karen Brimmer Named 2025 Circle of Excellence Honoree in ADR
MIAMI, Fla. (October 15, 2025) — Upchurch Watson White & Max mediator Karen A. Brimmer has been selected to receive the Miami-Dade Bar’s 2025 Circle of Excellence Award in the category of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
This year’s competition drew more than 420 nominations, the most in the award’s history, making Ms. Brimmer’s selection a noteworthy recognition of her dedication, professionalism and contributions to the ADR field.
Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Honors 14 Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediators
Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group (UWWM) is proud to announce that 13 current members of its panel and one retired panel member are included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America®. The honorees represent both long-standing leaders in mediation and arbitration, along with more recent panel additions recognized for excellence in trial and litigation
UWWM Mediators to Lead Opening Plenary on AI at 2025 Florida DRC Conference
Two members of the Upchurch Watson White & Max panel, A. Michelle Jernigan and Lawrence H. Kolin, will help kick off the 2025 Florida Dispute Resolution Center Conference as featured […]
UWWM Mediator F. Bradley Hassell Appointed Vice Chair of Florida Bar Aviation Law Certification Committee
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. (July 11, 2025) — Upchurch Watson White & Max is pleased to share that mediator and arbitrator F. Bradley “Brad” Hassell was recently appointed vice chair of […]