Modern Game Theory & Personal Injury Mediation

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Andrew Winston, Esq. Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator Modern game theory offers valuable insights into personal injury mediation, providing a framework for understanding strategic decision-making and potential outcomes. As a mediator, I’ve found that applying game theory principles can significantly enhance the mediation process, leading to more efficient…

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Navigating Mediation Impasses: A Practical Guide for Litigators

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By Andrew Y, Winston Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator In the complex landscape of dispute resolution, mediation impasses can present significant challenges for litigators and their clients. However, these moments of standstill need not signal the end of negotiations. Instead, they can serve as opportunities for creative problem-solving…

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The Art of Active Listening in Florida Mediation

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By Andrew Y, Winston Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator, I’ve observed that one of the most powerful tools in a mediator’s arsenal is often overlooked: active listening. This skill, when mastered, can transform the mediation process and lead to…

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Andrew Winston Named Best Mediator 2024 by the Daily Business Review

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We are proud to announce that Mediator Andrew Winston has been recognized as a ‘Best Of’ winner in the Best Mediator category by the Daily Business Review! The DBR Florida Legal Awards, held annually, recognize outstanding professionals for their excellence in their respective fields. It’s an honor to acknowledge and celebrate these highly respected individuals…

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Mediator Andrew Winston Now a Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator

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Mediator Andrew Winston recently completed arbitrator training and is now a Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator. He has been serving as a Florida Bar Attorney Fee Arbitrator since 2005. Andrew can assist clients in matters involving Insurance Coverage (Property), Insurance Coverage (Liability), Professional Malpractice (medical, legal, and accounting) Claims and Personal Injury and Wrongful Death…

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Mar 2022 PBCBA Bench Bar

                  What a great turnout for this year’s Palm Beach County Bar Association’s Bench Bar Conference. It was great to see familiar faces again. Mediators (l-r): Philip Thompson, Don Korman, Eric Luckman, Jose G. Rodriguez, and Andrew Winston.

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Making Lemonade

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By: Andrew Y. Winston Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator We are all familiar with the saying, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Essentially, try to make the best out of a difficult situation. By the time most litigants get to mediation, discovery has largely been completed, positions have been crystallized and the…

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2022 Bench Bar Conference

Mediation Works Mediators at Palm Beach Bar's Bench Conference

We were proud sponsors of the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s Annual Bench Bar Conference held on March 11 in West Palm Beach. It was great to see so many familiar faces.

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