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Upchurch Watson White & Max is a Florida- and Alabama-based professional association of mediators. Our team of conflict resolution specialists practices in a wide range of alternative dispute resolution disciplines. Specific areas of practice include business mediation, corporate mediation, commercial mediation, family mediation, arbitration and more. We also offer niche services such as multi-party, complex, malpractice and class action mediation. Please explore our site to learn more about our mediators in Florida and Alabama and the mediation services we offer.
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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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fred Lauten, a former judge, picks up his first listing for ADR 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®.
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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.
Three Key Class Action Takeaways from the 11th Circuit Drazen/GoDaddy Opinion
Three times seems to be the charm for the 11th Circuit, which recently revisited for the third time the proposed $35 million nationwide TCPA settlement at issue in Drazen v. GoDaddy.
The Employee v. Independent Contractor Issue, Part I
This issue is treated as an affirmative defense, meaning that it is usually a jury issue in which each side must prove its point. This adds a lot of expense and risk to cases, beginning at the summary judgment stage and especially if the issue goes to trial.