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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).
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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).
Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group is proud to announce that two of its Alabama-based mediators, Timothy P. "Tim" Donahue Sr. and A. Philip Reich, have been inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN).
Alan C. Espy, a seasoned attorney with over 40 years of experience in civil litigation, has joined Upchurch Watson White & Max’s elite panel of mediators. Mr. Espy’s extensive legal career, marked by excellence and dedication, positions him as a valuable asset to the organization.