FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group has once again been recognized among the nation’s leading firms in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, earning multiple regional Tier 1 rankings in both mediation and arbitration across its Florida and Alabama offices.
The firm achieved Regional Tier 1 status for:
- Birmingham – Arbitration, Mediation
- Miami – Mediation
- Orlando – Arbitration, Mediation, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- West Palm Beach – Mediation
Now in its 16th edition, Best Law Firms® evaluates firms nationwide through client and peer feedback, leadership interviews, and an assessment of professional expertise. Rankings are published by Best Lawyers®, long considered one of the legal industry’s pre-eminent directories of excellence.
The inclusion of several categories beyond mediation and arbitration (such as Legal Malpractice Law and Product Liability Litigation) reflects the backgrounds of newer panel members whose distinguished legal careers spanned these practice areas before joining the firm. While UWWM focuses exclusively on alternative dispute resolution, the legacy rankings underscore the depth of experience that its mediators and arbitrators bring to their work.
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About Upchurch Watson White & Max
Upchurch Watson White & Max is a nationally recognized mediation group dedicated exclusively to alternative dispute resolution. Founded in 1996, the firm’s panel includes more than 50 full-time neutrals who serve attorneys, corporations, and government entities throughout the Southeast and beyond. With offices across Florida and Alabama, UWWM is known for combining deep legal experience with innovative, client-focused approaches to mediation, arbitration, and conflict resolution.
Media Contact:
Catherine Klasne
Upchurch Watson White & Max
(800) 264-2622
cklasne@uww-adr-com