Each year, the Florida Supreme Court designates a week in October to recognize the vital role of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in promoting peaceable, efficient, and innovative solutions to conflict.
This year’s ADR Week is observed October 12 – 18, 2025, with the theme:
“Resolve to Evolve: Embrace ADR for a Harmonious Tomorrow.”
The Court’s official proclamation commends mediators, arbitrators and other neutrals for helping Floridians resolve disputes in ways that conserve judicial resources and foster communication, understanding, and lasting agreement.
At Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group, we share this vision every day. Our mediators and arbitrators work throughout Florida, Alabama and the Southeast to guide individuals, businesses, and institutions toward resolution, often transforming conflict into collaboration.
Why ADR Matters
Alternative dispute resolution empowers parties to:
- Communicate constructively in a confidential, non-adversarial setting.
- Preserve relationships while addressing legal, commercial or personal issues.
- Control outcomes and costs rather than leaving decisions entirely to a court.
- Achieve timely closure with durable, creative solutions.
Whether through mediation, arbitration or other specialized processes, ADR allows participants to be heard, respected and directly involved in crafting their own resolutions.
UWWM’s Ongoing Commitment
Since its founding more than three decades ago, UWWM has been a leader in advancing ADR education and professionalism—through presentations, CLE programs, publications, and mentorship within the mediation community.
Our panel includes 60 full-time neutrals who draw on experience from the judiciary, litigation and service as corporate counsel to help parties find common ground.
As we celebrate ADR Week 2025, we extend our appreciation to colleagues, clients, and the Florida courts for their continuing partnership in building a culture of resolution.
About Upchurch Watson White & Max
UWWM is a nationally recognized mediation and arbitration firm serving Florida, Alabama and the Southeast. For more information or to schedule a mediation, visit uww-adr.com.