Mediator Resume

Naomi Potash Law, LLC Naomi Potash, Esquire Independent Mediator/Arbitrator

Independent Mediator/Arbitrator, Naomi Potash Law LLC/Naomi Potash, Esq., 2011 – Present; Director of Sales & Marketing, Swissotel/Sheraton Hotel/Warwick Hotel/Marriott Hotel/Brazilian Court Hotel, 2010-1995;Television Producer/Production Manage, 1980 – 1995; Television Producer/Production Manager for commercials and mini series.

Naomi Potash Law, LLC legal practice is almost solely Mediation and Arbitration. Past Work Experience: Hospitality Industry: Director of Sales & Marketing and Executive Committee member of multiple hotel chains. Owned and operated independent hotel marketing company providing sales leads and marketing advice to multiple hotel chains. Participated on the Executive Committee for the Palm Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau. Media Experience: Producer and Production Manager of national, regional, and local television commercials including a television mini-series, and industrial films. Awards - Grand Prix and Addy Awards. Managed and resolved disputes regarding crew, cast, union contractors, and vendors. Negotiated contracts for cast, crew and vendors. Contracted with multiple advertising agencies and production companies including Dick Clark Productions, Ogilvy Mather, McCann Erickson, and Mr. 3000 produced by Touchstone Pictures.

Conducted over 3100 Mediations/Arbitrations in Florida over the past 10 years. Disputes included over 1,000 foreclosures, 25 bankruptcy, 100 plus residential insurance claims, HOA, creditor/debtor rights, divorce, personal injury, attorney fee, general business, real property, landlord/tenant disputes and other types of disputes. Extensive business experience in hospitality and media issues. Traveled and worked in dozens of counties throughout Florida. Additionally, volunteer and arbitrate and mediate for the Florida Bar Association Attorney Fee Dispute & Mediation Grievance Program. Arbitrated many Lemon Law disputes for the Better Business Bureau.

Mediated the following issues: Court ordered foreclosure cases including multifaceted disputes for both the lender and debtor regarding retention or liquidation, mortgage deficiencies, court procedures, modification efforts, attorney fee disputes, real estate, tax issues, fraud, good faith, accounting issues, general business (1,300 cases). Court cases involving debt collection, tenant/landlord disputes covering wide range of business issues including retail, credit card, business owner/debtor disputes, automobile dealership floor plan loans, and insurance disputes (200 cases). Residential Insurance Claims regarding hurricane, roof, water, mold, and general building/contractor disputes (450 cases). Bankruptcy disputes involving residential mortgage modification efforts; Personal Injury claims regarding health issues and vehicle accidents (25 plus cases).

Mediation must be a collaborative effort between all the parties. Mediation should encourage a healthy exchange of ideas and solutions between parties. Mediation should promote a non-adversarial discourse that includes confidentiality and security regarding disputes.

ZOOM VIDEO/TELECONFERENCING: Proficient in mediating, scheduling, and conducting Zoom/Video Mediations. Experienced in handling multiple parties and placing people in separate virtual meeting rooms to caucus privately with each other.

Valparaiso University School of Law (JD-2010); Washington University (BA, Sociology-1974).

Admitted to the Bar: Florida (2014). Florida Mediation/Arbitration Certifications: Current Certifications • Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator • Florida Supreme Court Certified Appellate Mediator • Florida Department of Financial Services Insurance Approved Mediator • Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator • Florida Department of Education/ Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) • Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator • Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator • Florida Certified Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediator • United States Bankruptcy Court Southern, Middle & Northern District Residential Foreclosure Mediator • Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation: Division of Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Home Mediator • Florida Agricultural Trained Mediator • Arbitrator trained and approved for the Council of Better Business Bureaus Florida Lemon Law Program Georgia Mediation Certification: Current Certification • Georgia Supreme Court Registered Mediator/ ID: 6553-1773-4889-8816 General Civil Mediation; Domestic Mediation.

Florida Bar Association; Hillsborough Bar Association; Palm Beach County Bar Association. General Associations include: American Radio Relay League – Extra Class Element 4 License 2006; Amateur Radio Operator, FCC Commercial Radio License Element One Marine Radio Permit, Accredited American Radio Relay League Volunteer Examiner – FCC; Hadassah Life Member; Junior League of the Palm Beaches.

Publications: Oprah Winfrey Show People Magazine Readers Digest Marie Claire Sun Sentinel Palm Peach Post "Take a Bite Out of Crime" Publication.

Travel to all counties and do not charge for travel.

Hourly Rate: $275.00 Daily Rate: Not provided Study Rate: $275.00/hr Cancellation: $275.00/Day Cancellation Period: 2 Days Comment: 48 hour cancellation policy. No charge for travel expenses within Florida for "in person" mediations.

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Hypoluxo, Florida