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Paul L. Backman
Mediations – Half Day 3 Hours Minimum | Full Day 6 Hours Minimum
– 2 Party Case: $225 per hour
– 3 Party Case: $175 per hour
– 4 Party Case: $150 per hour
The mediation fee is calculated based on your Mediator’s hourly billing rate as detailed above including any pre-mediation preparation time and post-mediation follow-up time spent on the matter. Note: we do not charge any administrative, scheduling, or rescheduling fees. In exchange we ask that you please respect our time and the cancellation policy below.
MEDIATION CANCELLATION POLICY
If the mediation is canceled or rescheduled less than 72 hours (Monday – Friday) prior to the scheduled session, each party will be billed for their portion of the minimum fee. Note: it is your responsibility to notify us of a schedule change or cancellation; you should not rely on another party to do so. Please keep in mind our cancellation policy is meant to fairly compensate your Mediator for reserving the time scheduled for this mediation, which typically cannot be filled in less than 72 hours.
- First Party Property
- Personal Injury
- Real Estate
- Employee Disputes
Paul Backman brings more than three decades of judicial experience to his mediation practice. He believes that all parties deserve to be heard, respected, and engaged in a meaningful effort to reach resolution. Known for his patience, persistence, and professionalism, Paul applies the same principles that guided him on the bench to facilitate productive, dignified dialogue and fair outcomes.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
- Florida Supreme Court Certified County Court Mediator (Pending)
- Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator
EDUCATION
- D., University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (The John Marshall Law School), 1975
- A., Long Island University, Southampton Campus, 1971
- College Student Commencement Speaker
- Senior Class President
- Chief Justice, College Court
- Member, Florida Bar
- Circuit Court Representative, Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission
- Member, Supreme Court Commission on Trial Court Performance and Accountability
- Chair, Criminal Section
- Member, Conference of Circuit Court Judges
- Ethics Instructor
- Education Committee Member
- Member, Conference of County Court Judges
- Legislative Committee Member
- Education Committee Member
- Member, Broward County Bar Association
- Circuit Court Judge, 17th Judicial Circuit, Florida (1993-2018)
- Criminal Administrative Judge
- Presided over Career Criminal Division
- County Court Judge, Broward County, Florida (1984-1993)
- Criminal Administrative Judge
- Owner, Law Office of Paul L. Backman (1979-1984; 1975-1976)
- Partner, Law Office of London & Backman (1976-1979)
- Founder and 1st Vice President, Temple Beth Emet, Pembroke Pines
- Man of the Year, Temple Beth Emet
- Graduate, Hollywood Leadership Program
- Member, South Broward Federation
- Member, Kiwanis International
- Member, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
- Boy Scouts of America, Life Scout
- B’nai B’rith International
- President and Founder, Bernard Baruch Unit
- President, South Broward Council
- President, Florida State Association (25,000 members)
- President, District 5 (Florida to Maryland, 35,000 members)
- International Vice President
- Label A. Katz Young Leadership Award