Mediator Resume

Involvement in construction industry as accounting professional and attorney in both the commercial construction context (hotels, amusement parks, roads and bridges) and in the construction defect and insurance industry. Extensive experience in complex litigation through arbitration and jury trials. Mediated and arbitrated many construction matters.

Schulman Dispute Resolution LLC

Attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Mediator, Arbitrator

Shareholder, Schulman Dispute Resolution LLC, 2025 - Present; Shareholder, Boyd & Jenerette P.A., 2016 - 2025; Partner, South Milhausen P.A., 2014 - 2016; Partner, Gregory S. Martin & Associates, 2012 - 2014; Senior Counsel, Law Offices of Jack D. Evans, 2006 - 2012; Associate, Moye O'Brien Pickert & Dillion, 2000 - 2005; Partner, Bogle & Schulman PA, 1997 - 2000.

Full Time Dispute Resolution (2025- Present): Supreme Court Certified Mediator (2014-2016; 2018-Present) Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator -2018 Private Practice Complex Litigation (1997-2025): Commerical and In House Experience. Experience in risk management, insurance coverage, pass through liabilities. drafting of professional services contracts, complex construction contracts, energy saving agreements, professional services agreement, purchase orders, non-compete agreements, joint venture agreements, settlement documentation and internal documents such as legal hold policies. Manage all aspects of client representation through jury trial and post-trial procedures relating to all commerrcial disputes. Experience with robotic manufacturing facilities, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection, energy savings contract disputes, third party administrator insurance disputes; theme park construction, heavy civil construction projects, damages and delay claims. Florida Bar Cybersecurity and Privacy Committee. Construction Accounting (Inactive CPA), Architectural, Engineering and Accounting Professional Liablity claims.

Mediated commercial contract disputes and co-mediated six very large complex construction defect matters involving over 40 parties.

Construction; coverage disputes, contract disputes (construction and general commercial); payment disputes; energy savings disputes.

My mediation philosophy varies depending on the sophistication of the parties involved. However, I frequently mix techniques to bring resolution to the dispute. Specifically, I attempt to gain an understanding early regarding the personalities in the room, encourage the principals to do their own evaluation and problem-solving once they hear the positions of all parties. I ask questions to provoke thought processes, attempt to reduce adversarial dynamics that occur during the typical litigation process and empower the parties to take control of resolving the dispute on what terms they believe are best. Finally, I attempt to think “outside the box” when obstacles are created to hinder the settlement process.

Proficient in handling alternative dispute matters in Zoom, Webex and Teams; Excellent with Microsoft Office and other legal software packages.

University of Central Florida (Master of Science in Taxation-2001); Stetson University College of Law (Juris Doctor-1996); Stetson University College of Law (BS, Business Administration in Accounting-1993).

Admitted to the Bar: District of Columbia (1999- Currently Inactive), Florida (1997). Certified Public Accountant (1994-2019/Currently Inactive). Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar.

Florida Bar, District of Columbia Bar Association (Inactive), Construction Law Committee, Board Certification Committee (Vice Chair 2023)- Construction Legislative Committee and Florida Bar Cybersecurity and Privacy Committee (Vice-Chair Planning 2024-2025)

Teach and lecture to attorneys, insurance professionals and the construction industry on topics relating to construction contracts, insurance coverage, and litigation strategies, relating to the construction and general business transactions. Since 2014, have spoken at several engagements relating to Florida Board Certification Review Course for Construction Law and the Construction Law Institute. Most recently, speaking in the area of construction and insurance in mediations on March 8, 2025 at the Florida Construction Law Institute.

Travel under 50 miles will not be charged.

Hourly Rate: $595.00 Daily Rate: Not provided Study Rate: $595.00/hr Cancellation: Not provided Cancellation Period: 3 Days Comment: No Cancellation Fee - Travel charges after the first 30 miles.

English

United States of America

Lake Mary, Florida