Charlie Trippe, Senior Government and Corporate Lawyer, Launches Mediation Career With Upchurch Watson White & Max

Mr. Trippe plans to use the skills, judgment and knowledge he developed as a senior government and corporate lawyer — and as a national and regional firm litigation partner — in the resolution of complex and high-value disputes. He brings deep experience in the transportation industry, government and private law practice to his new career as a mediator and arbitrator.
Robin Fawsett, Former Labor and Employment Lawyer, Joins Upchurch Watson White & Max

Mr. Fawsett has been a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator since 2006. A Martindale-Hubbell AV® rated attorney, he has been selected by peer review as one of the Best Lawyers in America® and recognized by Florida Super Lawyers.
Principal / Mediator Terry White Is the New Chair of 7th Circuit Judicial Nominating Committee

One of Upchurch Watson White & Max’s founding partners, Terrence M. “Terry” White, has been elected to chair the Judicial Nominating Commission serving Florida’s 7th Judicial Circuit, which covers Volusia, Flagler, St. Johns and Putnam counties.
Are these faces familiar? Best Lawyers recognizes them, too!

UWWM’s eight listed mediators/arbitrators are all repeat honorees.
John B. Marion IV Is Upchurch Watson White & Max’s Newest Principal

Mr. Marion joined the mediation group in early 2020 and has built an impressive practice as a full-time neutral since then.
UWWM Sponsors FLABOTA 24th Annual Convention Cocktail Hour in Orlando

UWWM Principal Robert A “Bob” Cole and other UWWM mediators recently made their annual appearance at the Florida Chapters of the American Board of Trial Advocates’ convention. The firm had sponsored the cocktail hour leading up to FLABOTA’s awards banquet on July 23, 2022, and fellow firm Principal A. Michelle Jernigan, shareholder Jeffrey M. Fleming, Brenda Newman and Lawrence Kolin were also on hand for the event at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes.
Six UWWM Mediators Selected to Super Lawyers Florida List

Six Upchurch Watson White & Max mediators, based from Miami to Jacksonville, have been named on the Super Lawyers Florida List, published today, June 24, 2022. All are repeat honorees, having been recognized anywhere from six to 14 times each.
John Jopling, Leading North Florida-Based Lawyer, Joins UWWM as Full-Time Mediator

As he launches his mediation practice with Upchurch Watson White & Max this summer, Mr. Jopling reflects on the values of resolution and finality and what they can mean for litigants and lawyers.
Arbitrator/Mediator Don Weidner’s Paper on Special Litigation Committees Published in ABA’s The Business Lawyer

Arbitrator/Mediator Donald J. Weidner has published a new paper, “The Unfortunate Role of Special Litigation Committees in LLCs.” It may be found and downloaded here, or, if you are a […]
Mediator Lance Harke to Speak on Mass Torts & Class Action Litigation in Miami on Feb. 18

UWWM mediator Lance A. Harke will take part in a panel discussion titled “Mass Torts & Class Action Litigation” at the Bench & Bar Conference of the Judges Spellman-Hoeveler American Inns of Court on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, in Miami.