Mediator Resume

Adams and Reese, LLP - Partner

Attorney, Arbitrator, and Mediator

Partner, Adams and Reese, 2022 - Present; Attorney, Cotney Construction Law LLP, 2017 - 2022; Shareholder, GrayRobinson P.A., 2003 - 2017; Associate, Glenn Rasmussen Fogarty & Hooker P.A., 2002 - 2003; Associate, Berman & Associates, 2001 - 2002; Associate, Escobar & Associates P.A., 2000 - 2001.

Over 25 years of legal experience, practicing primarily in the areas of construction, commercial, landlord/tenant, insurance, and general civil/business litigation. Experienced in all aspects of litigation, including jury and non-jury trials, arbitrations, mediations, and appeals. Construction: Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Construction Law. A majority of practice is devoted to construction litigation and arbitration representing owners, manufacturers, developers, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, and others in the construction industry in a variety of matters. Extensive experience includes contract review and drafting, contract disputes, lien and bond claims, insurance coverage disputes, and construction defect and negligence claims. Commercial Litigation: Practice also includes a wide variety of commercial litigation matters, including lien foreclosure and collection, real property disputes, commercial and residential landlord/tenant litigation, and partnership, shareholder and other business disputes.

Served as mediator in numerous mediations involving commercial and construction-related litigation issues, including contract disputes, defect claims, insurance coverage disputes, and negligence claims.

Served as mediator in multiple mediations involving disputes over amounts due under contract and change orders, alleged construction defects in residential and commercial projects, and insurance coverage for construction defects and negligence claims.

The mediator’s role is to facilitate settlement in an efficient and professional manner. Often times mediators spend too much time talking about themselves and their professional credentials. The lawyers already know the mediator is qualified and have vetted their knowledge and experience before making a decision to retain the mediator. Consequently, the mediator’s time is better spent establishing a rapport with the parties, listening to their concerns, identifying the issues, challenging the parties on the strengths and weaknesses of the respective positions, and helping the parties facilitate an understanding that will get the case resolved.

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University of Florida (JD, with honors-1999) University of Florida (BA, Political Science-1995).

Admitted to the Bar: Florida (2000); US District Court: Middle, Southern, and Northern Districts of Florida (2003). Florida Bar Board Certified in Construction Law (2021).

Florida Bar - Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section - ADR Subcommittee; Hillsborough County Bar Association; and Tampa Bay Inn of Court.

"What Are the Boundaries for the Use of AI in Arbitration?" CONSTRUCTive Talk, Vol XI, Issue 1, 2026; "Critical Contract Provisions for Contractors" presented to Roofing Contractors Association of South Florida 2023; "Are COVID-19 Liability Waivers Enforceable?" Roofing Magazine, Vol. 11, No. 5, 2020; “Alternative Dispute Resolution” CCL University, 2019; “Common Commercial General Liability Insurance Provisions and Exclusions that Effect the Construction Industry”, CCL University, 2019; “Depositions-What You Need to Know”, Tampa Bay Inn of Court, 2016.

Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk and Pasco Counties, Florida.

Hourly Rate: $650.00 Daily Rate: Not provided Study Rate: $650.00/hr Cancellation: Not provided Cancellation Period: Not provided Comment:

English

United States of America

Tampa, Florida