The Psychology of Decision Making in Mediation
By: Philip G. Thompson Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator Part One: Cognition & Cognitive Bias Introduction This article is the first in a two-part series exploring key psychological dynamics that influence decision?making during mediation. We will examine how people think (cognition), how they...
Resetting Expectations at Mediation: Fla. Stat. 768.0427 and Medical Damages in Florida
By: Raul Romaguera Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator If the personal injury case you’re prosecuting or defending was filed after March 24, 2023, Fla.Sta. 768.0427 can be pivotal. It narrows the evidence juries may see, which in turn lowers the ceiling for settlement negotiations....
Modern Game Theory & Personal Injury Mediation, Part II: Dynamic Strategy and Information Flow
Andrew Winston, Esq. Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator In the first part of this series, we explored how modern game theory can illuminate the strategic dynamics of personal injury mediation. This follow-up takes the next step—examining how these concepts function dynamically, as strategies...
MediationWorks Honored as First Place Winner in Daily Business Review’s ‘Best of 2025’ Survey
MediationWorks is proud to announce its selection as the First Place winner for "Best Alternative Dispute Resolution Firm" in the Daily Business Review's annual "Best Of" survey. Additionally, MediationWorks' founder and mediator, Eric Luckman, was named the First Place winner in the "Best Mediator" category, highlighting his four decades of...
Double Board Certified Trial Veteran Louis “Buck” Vocelle, Jr. Joins MediationWorks
MediationWorks is proud to announce that Louis “Buck” Vocelle, Jr., has joined the firm as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator and Qualified Arbitrator. With more than three decades of experience successfully trying a wide range of complex cases, Mr. Vocelle brings an authoritative perspective and unparalleled insight...
Mediation Pitfalls – Identify and Avoid
Andrew Winston, Esq. Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator Mediation is now a central fixture in Florida’s civil litigation landscape. Yet, many attorneys continue to treat it as a procedural checkpoint rather than a meaningful opportunity for resolution. That approach can lead straight to...