Mediator Karen Brimmer Named 2025 Circle of Excellence Honoree in ADR
MIAMI, Fla. (October 15, 2025) — Upchurch Watson White & Max mediator Karen A. Brimmer has been selected to receive the Miami-Dade Bar’s 2025 Circle of Excellence Award in the category of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
This year’s competition drew more than 420 nominations, the most in the award’s history, making Ms. Brimmer’s selection a noteworthy recognition of her dedication, professionalism and contributions to the ADR field.
Resolve to Evolve: Celebrating ADR Week in Florida
This year, Florida’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.
Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Honors 14 Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediators
Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group (UWWM) is proud to announce that 13 current members of its panel and one retired panel member are included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America®. The honorees represent both long-standing leaders in mediation and arbitration, along with more recent panel additions recognized for excellence in trial and litigation
UWWM Mediators to Lead Opening Plenary on AI at 2025 Florida DRC Conference
Two members of the Upchurch Watson White & Max panel, A. Michelle Jernigan and Lawrence H. Kolin, will help kick off the 2025 Florida Dispute Resolution Center Conference as featured […]
UWWM Mediator F. Bradley Hassell Appointed Vice Chair of Florida Bar Aviation Law Certification Committee
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. (July 11, 2025) — Upchurch Watson White & Max is pleased to share that mediator and arbitrator F. Bradley “Brad” Hassell was recently appointed vice chair of […]