UWWM mediators John Marion, Bo Dennis and April Walker inducted into National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. (December 26, 2022) – Three Upchurch Watson White & Max mediators are newly confirmed as members of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, according to Darren Lee, the academy’s director. John B. Marion IV, Kevin “Bo” Dennis and April Y. Walker will join 33 other UWWM panel members who have attained NADN membership.
Mediator Scott Schomber Joins Upchurch Watson White & Max

MIAMI (December 14, 2022) – Mediator Scott R. Schomber took the first step toward becoming a full-time neutral in 2016 when he opened an independent mediation firm. Then, earlier this […]
Philip Reich, Former Ala. Presiding Circuit Judge, Becomes UWWM Mediator

Mr. Reich has been a registered mediator since 2009 and has also worked for the Chancellor of The University of Alabama System and as an adjunct professor in the university’s honors college during that time.
Birmingham-based UWWM Mediators Selected for 2022 Super Lawyers

The Mid-South List was published on Nov. 29, 2022.
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.