Mediator Resume

Accomplished construction law attorney with over 25 years of experience advising on all aspects of construction management, real estate development, and government contracting compliance. Expensive background in negotiating, managing complex construction and commercial agreements. Proven leader in contract lifecycle management and conflict resolution. Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida. Licensed New York attorney.

Saul Ewing – Partner

Attorney, Arbitrator, Mediator

Partner, Saul Ewing, LLP (formerly Saul Ewing Arnstein Lehr, LLP), 2021-Present; Partner, Smith Currie & Hancock LLP, 2008-2021; Associate Attorney, Becker (formerly Becker & Poliakoff), 2006-2008; Associate Attorney, Aran Correa & Guarch, P.A., 2000-2006.

Extensive experience in construction law, real estate development and government contracts. Project Counsel for a 1 billion dollars public project and several other multi-million-dollar projects including expansion of an airport terminal and a mixed-use condominium project. Involved in handling complex construction and real estate litigation. Adjunct Professor of Law of Construction Law at the NSU Shepard Broad College of Law. Teach Construction Law at Broward College. Majority of law practice devoted to issues related to construction disputes including defects, delay, acceleration and efficiency claims. Experience in construction procurement issues including bid protests.

Served as mediator in a variety of construction cases since 2018.

Lien and bond disputes, contract payment, construction defects, tort claims, delay and acceleration claims.

As a mediator, my role transcends simple facilitation; a good mediator is the architect of possibility, creating space for parties to move beyond entrenched positions toward mutually acceptable solutions. The mediation process, when executed effectively, transforms adversarial relationships into collaborative problem-solving partnerships, offering a pathway that litigation simply cannot provide. The foundation of successful mediation rests on two critical pillars: thorough preparation through understanding each party's position before the process begins, and accurate assessment of participant engagement levels during the early stages. These elements determine whether mediation will flourish as a productive dialogue or stagnate as a mere formality. Effective mediation follows a natural progression that allows parties to move from positions to interests to options to agreements. I ensure each party has an opportunity to tell their story without interruption.

Uses all online platforms including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet Up etc. Willing to conduct mediation sessions virtually.

University of Miami (JD-1999, BA-1996).

Admitted to the Bar: Florida (1999), New York (2020); and various U.S. district courts.

American Bar Association (Forum on Construction Law and Dispute Resolution Section); Florida Bar- Real Property Probate and Trust Law - Construction Law Section; Construction Lawyers; Society of America (President 2025-2026); National Association of Women Lawyers - Real Estate Section.

American Arbitration Association - Construction Law Conference 2025, 2024 - Panelist.

Florida New York

Hourly Rate: $475.00 Daily Rate: Not provided Study Rate: $475.00/hr Cancellation: $800.00/Day Cancellation Period: 7 Days Comment: Charges for Travel Expenses only, not travel time.

English

United States of America

Fort Lauderdale, Florida