Central Florida Litigator Brad Hassell Turns Full-Time Mediator/Arbitrator With UWWM
Well-known attorney F. Bradley “Brad” Hassell recently made dispute resolution his full-time profession and is currently booking mediations and arbitrations through Upchurch Watson White & Max. “Brad Hassell has been a major player in the civil litigation arena in our region for over 40 years,” the mediation group’s CEO, John Upchurch, said.
Central Florida Mediator/Arbitrator Rick Kolodinsky Joins UWWM’s Panel
Rick Kolodinsky, a litigator of over 40 years, brings his real-world experience to bear as a Circuit Civil and Appellate certified mediator and qualified arbitrator with Upchurch Watson White & Max. As he describes it, Mr. Kolodinsky uses the benefit of this deep experience to help parties discover “the point where their interests intersect so as to avoid the risks inherent in litigation and achieve the satisfaction of a reasonable resolution to their dispute.”
Mediator/Arbitrator Sheri Critelli Joins UWWM’s Panel in South Florida
Before joining the panel at Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group earlier this year, Ms. Critelli represented individuals, corporations and insurance companies. During her career, she litigated civil lawsuits throughout Florida and also conducted approximately 100 jury trials.
South Florida-Based Mediator/Arbitrator Michael Weiss Joins UWWM’s Panel
Michael Weiss has joined the panel of professional neutrals at Upchurch Watson White & Max. Mr. Weiss began his lengthy legal career in insurance defense litigation, and then switched to representing plaintiffs in personal injury matters. “His broad trial experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants over the course of his career inspires confidence in the skills Michael Weiss brings to the table as a neutral,” John Upchurch, UWWM’s CEO, says
Russ Gallagher Brings Varied, High-Flying Experience to Neutral Career With UWWM
Russell C. Gallagher, most recently a captain for Southwest Airlines, has landed as a full-time neutral with Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group. Mr. Gallagher’s legal career extended from 1986 to 1992, and he was a commercial litigator with Boult, Cummings, Conners and Berry (now Bradley Arandt et al), with emphasis on contract disputes, for five years. He also represented a music management group, individual musical artists and a business aircraft leasing company, and he remains a licensed attorney to this day. In keeping with his Nashville home base, he received both his bachelor of arts and law degrees from Vanderbilt University. He first became a Tennessee Rule 31 Court Certified Civil Mediator in 2012 and took a dispute resolution training course at Pepperdine University the next year.
Florida Mediator/Arbitrator Reggie Hicks Joins Upchurch Watson White & Max
Reginald D. Hicks, an experienced civil mediator and arbitrator, has joined Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group as a full-time neutral. Since 1987, he has represented both individual and corporate clients throughout the state, primarily litigating civil cases before juries and judges.
Vinny D’Asssaro, Well-Known Litigator Turned Full-Time Neutral, Booking Mediations Statewide
Vincent M. “Vinny” D’Assaro, a long-time litigator, left the line of fire earlier this year and is now a full-time dispute resolution professional on Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group’s panel. Mr. D’Assaro has been Florida Supreme Court-certified as a mediator since 2005, but he was focused on an active litigation practice until May 2023, allowing him to bring a unique perspective to his mediations.
Best Lawyers Recognizes 9 Upchurch Watson White & Max Neutrals
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. (August 7, 2023) – Best Lawyers, a well-known attorney review and rating service, has recognized nine Upchurch Watson White & Max dispute resolution professionals in its 2024 edition. Mediator John B. Marion IV, based in West Palm Beach, Fla., has received the honor for the first time, and Lawrence M. Watson Jr., based in Maitland, Fla. has been recognized for both arbitration and mediation for the 20th time.
Experienced Mediator Frank Bedell Joins Upchurch Watson White & Max
Frank M. Bedell, well-known throughout Central Florida for his years as a skilled mediator and arbitrator and as a leader in the Orange County Bar Association and The Florida Bar, has joined Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group. Mr. Bedell, as both a commercial trial lawyer and dispute resolution practitioner, has more than 35 years of experience in helping parties find the best way to resolve legal conflicts.
Experienced Negotiator Jeanne K. Spital Joins UWWM’s Panel
Jeanne K. Spital – a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney who has handled cases involving personal injury/torts, professional liability, products liability, construction defect, contractual disputes and copyright – recently launched her full-time mediation practice with Upchurch Watson White & Max. As a Florida civil litigator, she has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts, becoming a partner at a boutique firm and then of counsel to a large statewide firm.