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 […]
7 Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediators Recognized by Florida Super Lawyers
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. (June 26, 2025) – Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group is proud to announce that seven of its accomplished neutrals have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 edition of Florida Super Lawyers®, reaffirming the firm’s reputation as a leader in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
Scott Newman Brings Decades of Insurance and Litigation Expertise to Mediation Career
Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group is pleased to welcome seasoned litigator Robert “Scott” Newman to its distinguished panel of neutrals. With nearly four decades of experience handling complex insurance coverage disputes, high-exposure claims, and intricate multi-party litigation, Mr. Newman brings a wealth of expertise to his new role as a mediator.
Veteran Litigator Robert L. “Bo” Johnson Joins Upchurch Watson White & Max as Mediator
Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group proudly welcomes Robert L. “Bo” Johnson, an accomplished trial attorney with nearly 40 years of experience, to its distinguished panel of mediators.
Pedro Echarte Brings Decades of Judicial and Trial Experience to UWWM
Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group recently announced that Pedro P. Echarte Jr., a former circuit court judge with more than 40 years of legal experience, has joined its panel. Known for his keen legal insight and ability to navigate high-stakes disputes, Mr. Echarte’s transition from the bench to the mediation table marks a significant addition to the firm’s deep roster of skilled neutrals
Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group Welcomes Matt Weissing
Upchurch Watson White & Max, a nationally known group of dispute resolution professionals, is proud to welcome Matt Weissing, a highly accomplished attorney with over three decades of experience in civil trial law, to its panel of distinguished mediators.
Central Florida Litigator Edmund T. Baxa Jr. Joins Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group
Upchurch Watson White & Max (UWWM) is pleased to announce that Edmund T. “Ed” Baxa Jr. has joined the firm as a mediator, bringing with him extensive experience in complex commercial litigation and construction disputes.
National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals Inducts 3 South Florida UWWM Mediators
Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group proudly announces that three members of its South Florida panel — Barry L. Davis, Charles M. “Charlie” Greene and Scott R. Schomber—have earned induction into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN). This honor acknowledges their expertise, professionalism and exceptional contributions to alternative dispute resolution (ADR).