Our Mediators

John W. Salmon is a natural mediator with a broad-based educational, legal and business background. He is a graduate of Penn State University “with Distinction,” the University of Florida College of Law and holds a Masters in Business Administration from Florida International University where he was an adjunct faculty member in the College of Business for over 15 years. He has also been an Adjunct Professor at the FIU College of Law teaching Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Robert A. Dulberg has been certified by The Supreme Court of Florida as a mediator since 1989. He is also certified as a mediator in the Southern District of the U.S. District Court. He is a Fellow of the American College of Civil Trial Mediators, a Diplomate member of the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators, a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals and a member of the Association for Conflict Resolution.

David H. Salmon is a third generation mediator with Salmon and Dulberg Dispute Resolutions. David’s mediation practice focuses on all manners of business and commercial disputes and first party property claims. David has mediated hundreds of cases throughout Florida, and has been mediating via Zoom and other virtual platforms for several years. David’s style as a mediator is upbeat, down to business, and patient. He is exceptionally capable with technology which ensures all mediation participants have a seamless experience when mediating virtually.

Rosa I. Rodriguez, a retired Circuit Court Judge in the 11th Judicial Circuit for Miami-Dade, is available to mediate circuit civil and family cases.

Ido possesses significant experience mediating first-party property claims, personal injuries claims, as well as complex business disputes. He is a Supreme Court of Florida Circuit Civil Mediator that is recognized by his peers. His straightforward approach cuts through the noise to focus the parties on resolving their disputes efficiently and beneficially. He is adept at understanding and utilizing new technologies, and has presided over hundreds of virtual mediations throughout the State of Florida.

Thorough preparation prior to mediation improves the quality of the proceedings and the likelihood of successful resolution. I believe in active participation in the mediation process and using my years of experience to identify issues that may assist in resolution of the parties’ claims.”

I am a pro-active mediator. I have always felt that the last thing the parties and their attorneys need is a passive courier of offers and demands. Emailing accomplishes the same and is less expensive. I offer meaningful suggestions, comments and questioning to generate movement. I have conducted over 4,500 mediations and obtained settlement in the overwhelming majority of them. My experience as a trial attorney from the start of my career coupled with my experience as a general magistrate presiding over more than 7,500 hearings has served as a foundation for what I bring to the table.

Carol S. Cope is a respected and experienced dispute resolution professional practicing ADR for the past 20 years. She has successfully mediated hundreds of cases in state and federal courts covering a wide range of disputes, including acting as a sole mediator in multi-million dollar contract disputes. Cope has earned a reputation of being knowledgeable, well prepared, efficient, and effective.

Joseph I. Davis, a retired County Court Judge in both Miami-Dade County & (acting) 11th Judicial Circuit Court, is available to mediate circuit civil cases.

Brandon S. Diamond, Ph.D. is a mediator with Salmon and Dulberg Dispute Resolution. Brandon’s mediation practice focuses on Personal Injury, Labor and Employment, First-party Property, Technology, Intellectual Property, School/Education. Brandon mediates throughout Florida and Texas, creating a relaxed atmosphere conducive to a timely resolution. Brandon’s expertise and strength in technology ensures a seamless experience when mediating virtually.

Richard D. Eade, a retired Circuit Court Judge in the 17th Judicial Florida Circuit Court, is available to mediate circuit civil cases.

Maria Espinosa Dennis, a retired Circuit Judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, served for 22 years in every division: General Jurisdiction, Family, Probate, Criminal and Juvenile. As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil and Family Mediator and Qualified Arbitrator, Maria is fluent in Spanish and available to mediate all circuit civil, family and probate or guardianship cases statewide via Zoom.

The parties enter mediation unsure that a discussion of their disputed matter is going to result in a settlement that meets their needs and expectations. This mediated discussion is not an academic exercise that magically results in an agreement from the mere use of self-determination by the parties. Instead, it is the mediator using his or her knowledge, experience, and skill to challenge the parties which produces a fair resolution of the case.

Elaine E. Feldman is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil, Family and Federal Court Mediator who has mediated more than 4000 cases since 1991. She graduated from the State University of New York at Stony Brook where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with honors. She received her Juris Doctor in 1981 from Brooklyn Law School and attended the University of Miami School of Law as a visiting student. Ms. Feldman is a member of the Bars of Florida, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the U.S. District Court trial bar.

Paul Freedman has litigated for more than forty years and has been privileged to represent claimants and their families in connection with catastrophic losses. Paul has also defended against such claims. Since 2022, Paul has participated in hundreds of mediations as a litigator and as a Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator.

Leon M. Firtel, a retired Circuit Court Judge in Miami-Dade County, is available to mediate circuit civil cases.

Michael A. Genden, a retired Circuit Court Judge in Miami-Dade County, is available to mediate circuit civil cases via virtual mediation.

Louis “Manny” Hillman-Waller has conducted over 300 mediations in all types of civil matters. He is available to conduct mediations entirely in Spanish. His law practice has been primarily concentrated in the areas of commercial and corporate representation with an emphasis on international transactional and litigation work for both domestic and multi-national entities. He also has experience in Sports and Entertainment law and probate litigation.

Lester Langer, a retired County and Circuit Court Judge in Miami-Dade County, is available to mediate circuit civil and appellate cases.

Thomas has been a Civil trial lawyer since 1977 and tried over 100 jury trials. He has personally led more than 1,000 mediation conferences during his eight years as a trial court mediator and is certified by the Florida Supreme Court. Thomas has also done many arbitrations as either the sole arbitrator or the neutral arbitrator and has extensive experience in admiralty matters, personal injury matters and commercial matters.

Michael H. Lax has an “AV” Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell as a civil trial lawyer who has been mediating as a Certified Circuit Court mediator since 1991. He is also Certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Court Appointed Arbitrator. He has litigated, arbitrated and mediated large complex civil cases in the areas of business and commercial disputes, insurance disputes, intellectual property disputes, medical malpractice, products liability and personal injury.

Miles A. McGrane, III has an “AV” peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell as a civil trial lawyer. He has tried over 250 civil cases to verdict. A graduate of the Cumberland School of Law, Miles is an Emeritus Diplomate of the American Board of Trial Advocates, a Past-President of The Florida Bar, and most recently was appointed as a member of the Florida Board of Bar Examiners by the Florida Supreme Court.

Rick, with over 25 years in law and 20 on the bench, offers a deep understanding and expertise in business litigation, personal injury, and more, guiding parties to resolve conflict through mediation and arbitration.

Heidi M. Roth, Esq. is an “AV” Peer Review Rated civil trial attorney, specializing in transportation law, commercial litigation, insurance claims, appraisals, claims investigation and administrative claims. She has handled hundreds of transportation and insurance related cases, a number of which have resulted in both Federal and State reported decisions.

Patrick boasts diverse legal expertise, encompassing insurance law, personal injury claims, business disputes, fraud, real estate, and ethics. Unlike many litigators, he values maintaining respect and often transforms opposing counsel into friends and clients. With a balanced background as both a Plaintiff and Defense lawyer, Patrick excels as a mediator, offering a unique perspective for conflict resolution. His strategies prioritize tactical thinking, ethics, and professionalism, fostering collaboration, information sharing, and meaningful discussions. Patrick's mediation goal is to cultivate peace, striving for less conflict and more resolution through a thoughtful and integrated approach to problem-solving.

I have over 50 years of personal injury experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants. I have handled the full spectrum of personal injury issues, including medical malpractice, product liability, wrongful death, bad faith, and other insurance coverage issues for both plaintiffs and defendants. I’ve also been involved in the resolution of hundred’s of cases through mediations for both plaintiffs and defendants.

Lawrence A. Schwartz, a retired County and Circuit Court judge in Miami-Dade County, is available to mediate circuit civil cases.

Janet S. Seitlin has been a full time mediator since 1988, initially working with the Mediation and Arbitration Division of the 11th Judicial Circuit. Among the first mediators certified in Florida, Janet has handled over 3,500 cases where her multi-disciplinary experience allows her to deal effectively with both family and civil matters.

Joseph B. Shacter is a Florida native, who has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1978 and a Certified Circuit Civil and County Mediator since 2007. He currently concentrates his private law practice in real estate and business transactions. While a corporate attorney representing franchisors, he drafted documents and closed on numerous multi-million dollar business sales, which transactions invariably included the sale or lease of commercial real estate. In his years of private practice, Joseph has conducted hundreds of residential real estate closings and litigated countless collection, foreclosure and tenant eviction cases.

Mr. Smith is a graduate with honors from the University of Florida. After gaining considerable litigation experience, he founded his own firm in 1983. He was Board Certified from 1992-1997. After serving on the Miami Beach City Commission for 8 years, he was appointed City Attorney, serving until 2014. He then served as City Attorney in North Miami Beach until 2018. For over 30 years, Mr. Smith has also been involved in all aspects of local government law. He has developed a unique, well rounded expertise in identifying complex legal problems and finding practical solutions.

Martin A. Soll is a well respected mediator and arbitrator throughout the State of Florida. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and DePaul University School of Law. He holds a Masters of Labor/Industrial Relations from Loyola University Institute of Industrial Relations. Martin is a Certified Circuit Civil, County, Family and Federal District Court Mediator who has mediated thousands of cases in the areas of employment discrimination and labor law, personal injury, commercial, admiralty, aviation, insurance and family law.

Robert L. Teitler is a Florida native who has practiced law in this state for over 37 years. Rob has worked for the state and in private practice, handling an array of personal injury and premises liability cases at both the trial and appellate levels. During the course of his career, Rob has handled hundreds of appeals, resulting in an impressive 213 reported appellate decisions. Rob has also represented County government for many years in various sectors, including labor and employment, ethics, procurement and transactional, aviation, personal injury and taxation, and has served as Chair of the City, County and Local Government Law Section of The Florida Bar.

Peter M. Weinstein, a retired Circuit Court Judge in Broward County, is available to mediate and/or arbitrate circuit civil cases.