Veteran Trial Lawyer Frank Harris Cole Jr. Brings Four Decades of Litigation Experience to UWWM Mediation Panel

Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group recently welcomed veteran trial attorney Frank Harris Cole Jr. to its panel of mediators, adding 40 more years of experience representing clients in complex civil litigation throughout Florida.

By Catherine Klasne

Veteran Trial Lawyer Adele M. Blackmore Begins New Chapter as Mediator with UWWM

After more than 40 years in the courtroom, veteran trial attorney Adele M. Blackmore has embarked on a new chapter in her legal career, joining Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator and arbitrator

By Catherine Klasne

Eight UWWM Mediators Listed in 2026 Florida Super Lawyers

Eight mediators with Upchurch Watson White & Max have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list, continuing the firm's longstanding tradition of recognition among the state's most respected dispute resolution professionals.

By Catherine Klasne

Lawrence Kolin to Explore Federal Court Mediation in ADR Section’s Free CLE/CME Program

Upchurch Watson White & Max mediator Lawrence H. Kolin will join the Hon. Paul G. Byron, U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, as a presenter for the Florida Bar ADR Section's July Lunch & Learn program, presented in collaboration with the Florida Dispute Resolution Center.

By Catherine Klasne

UWWM’s Presence at Angeion Mega Summit Generates Positive Feedback

Upchurch Watson White & Max's participation in the 2026 Angeion Mega Summit -- including mediator Steven Jaffe's appearance as a featured speaker -- continues to generate positive responses well after the conference concluded.

By Catherine Klasne

In Memoriam: Retired Mediator, Former Judge Richard S. Graham

Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group mourns the loss of our friend and colleague, Judge Richard Shaw Graham, who passed away on June 2, 2026, at the age of 83.

By Catherine Klasne

Upchurch Watson White & Max Welcomes Former Alabama AG Bill Baxley to Mediation Panel

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 28, 2026 – Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group is pleased to announce that William “Bill” Baxley, II, has joined its panel of mediators, bringing with him one of the most distinguished and wide-ranging legal careers in Alabama history.

By Catherine Klasne

UWWM Mediators to Speak for Miami-Dade Bar’s Florida Law Con 2026

By Catherine Klasne

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.

By Catherine Klasne

Michelle Jernigan to Present Plenary on Neuroscience of Mediation at ABA Construction Law Midwinter Conference

By Catherine Klasne

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