Michael B. Walls

Michael Walls became a certified mediator / arbitrator in 1995. He was formerly Of Counsel and Mediator with Roberts & Fish, P.C. and joined the Upchurch Watson White & Max Media-tion Group in January 2004. While attending law school, Mike served as a multi-line adjuster and claims supervisor with Commercial Union Insurance Co. giving him extensive experience in the area of insurance disputes. He is a former partner in the insurance defense firm, Smith, Spires & Peddy and his legal career also includes experience representing plaintiffs in personal injury matters.

Mike mediates many cases in a broad range of federal and state court civil matters and is highly sought after by leading Plaintiff and Defense attorneys. Mike is recognized as a Fellow in the Alabama Academy of Attorney Mediators.

• B.S. University of Alabama, Birmingham, 1975
• J.D. Birmingham School of Law (Magna Cum Laude) 1983
• Certified Mediator / Arbitrator
• Alabama State Bar Center for Dispute Resolution - Mediator / Arbitrator Roster
• US District Court Panel of Neutrals
• Certified Appellate Mediator

• American Bar Association
• Birmingham Bar Association
• Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution
• Fellow, Alabama Academy of Attorney Mediators

$395.00 per hour shared equally between parties unless otherwise agreed.   Minimum 4 hour billing for a HALF day booking and minimum 6 hour billing for a FULL day booking.