After having been a trial attorney for over 20 years, the majority of which has been in civil litigation, I decided to focus the majority of my law practice on mediation. Although I had been mediating cases since 1998 while a partner at Bell, Schuster, Wheeler, & Hiers, P.A., I opened my law office of DAVIDSON & HIERS, P.A. in October 2002 in order to devote my energy primarily to mediation. Mediation now constitutes 100% of my practice.
Having taught mediation in numerous CLE's, I have now published a book on mediation: "4,000+ Mediations, A Practical Guide for Mediators and Litigators." For more information or to order, go to Amazon.com, or click here.
An effective mediator needs to understand the issues. I mediate in those areas that I have litigated. These include personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, construction, maritime and employment law; as I have tried these types of cases in both the Florida State and Federal courts since 1987.
If you have already mediated with me, then you know that I am a firm believer in the mediation process as being the most effective and least expensive method of settling disputes. Consequently, I take my role as a mediator very seriously and work hard assisting both sides in reaching a settlement. Although I can not promise to settle your case, I can promise you that I will utilize my trial experience and over 4,000 mediations to assist you in reaching a settlement.
Case Experience
Admiralty
Automotive
Bankruptcy/Creditors
Civil Rights
Class Actions
Commercial/Business
Community Associations
Condominiums
Construction
Contract Disputes
Debt Collections
Discrimination
Education
EEOC
Eminent Domain
Employment
Health Care
Insurance
Land Use/Planning
Legal Malpractice
Libel & Slander
Medical Malpractice
Military
Natural Disasters
Nursing Homes
Pensions
Personal Injury
Police
Premises Liability
Probate
Product Liability
Professional Liability
Professional Malpractice
Professional Negligence
Property Damage
Real Estate
Sexual Harassment
Title Disputes
Torts
Trusts / Estates
Utilities
Wage & Hour/FMLA
Wrongful Death
Education
Juris Doctorate, Boston University, School of Law, 1982
Bachelor of Arts, Hobart College, 1979
Memberships & Affiliations
Member of the State Bar Association of Florida;
Member of the Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association
Rates Information
$250.00 per hour, per party; 3 hour minimum charge for half day mediation, 6 hour minimum for full day mediation; Mediations with 4 or more parties will be pro-rata charged at the 3 party rate. $550.00 per hour for service as special master or hearing officer.
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