Category: Law News
![Well-Known Trial Lawyer Karen Brimmer Becomes Full-Time Mediator](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/2f/4c/b9a7dd9d979496832775f59a3e01.jpg)
Ms. Brimmer officially joined Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group on Nov. 1.
![Upchurch Watson White & Max Establishes Model Cybersecurity Protocol for Mediation Videoconferences](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/de/4f/d4b71c253b61039f0a8a032a3fbf.jpg)
The mediation group, with nine offices in Florida and Alabama and a panel of 43 professional neutrals, drafted the policy statement in response to widely reported security concerns about the popular video meeting platform Zoom.
![Upchurch Watson White & Max Moves Up to a New Office in Miami](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/78/23/cbe7d70cc7c2ec2028e1ee39c810.jpg)
UWWM is taking dispute resolution to new heights across the state. The group, which recently celebrated the opening of its new Miami office, continues a years-long quest to enhance conference facilities and further develop its panel of quality neutrals.
![John B. Marion IV, a Named Partner in South Florida Law Firm, Pursues Full-Time Mediation Practice](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/c4/f5/d1c2309103b1e7ce8146851f00cd.jpg)
A Florida Supreme Court-Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, Mr. Marion, looks forward to settling disputes within the practice areas he knows best from 37 years of experience.
![Timothy J. McDermott, Partner in Major Florida Law Firm, to Become Full-Time Mediator/Arbitrator](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/86/0b/4fbb8864535ff520d740512fec91.jpg)
Without skipping a beat, Tim McDermott leaves his litigation practice to join Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group next month
![Mediators Scott M. Baughan and Brenda J. Newman Certified by U.S. District Court](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/c3/1c/1a22f35aede24c1d3111a88c3c5b.jpg)
Earlier this year, Chief Judge Merryday of the U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida signed an order certifying two mediators who recently joined Upchurch Watson White & Max.
![Mediator Brenda J. Newman Joins Upchurch Watson White & Max](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/01/12/71852bbca9b6b0a2fe17267cd1ff.jpg)
30 years of litigation and trial practice culminates with career in dispute resolution for well-known Central Florida attorney/mediator
![Upchurch Watson White & Max Elevates Mediator Charles A. 'Chuck' Mancuso to Shareholder](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/c2/7b/aa8b8160ffce6106127e7bf34a0c.jpg)
Mancuso joined firm in 2013, has developed statewide mediation practice
![Steven Jaffe, Former Partner at Well-Known Trial Firms, Joins Upchurch Watson White & Max](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/0b/83/34dce69d9ca6204ac4492aa9024a.jpg)
Mr. Jaffe to pursue passion for dispute resolution, leaving litigation, but not charitable giving, behind
![UWWM Mediators to Speak Friday at University of Florida College of Law](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/e9/ba/c43543fa7015536c9031eb61d92c.jpg)
Mediators' focus on bringing people together and teaching colleagues contrasts sharply with today's infamous speaker.