Type Of Business:
Mediation and Arbitration
Litigation Support
Appeals
Marketing Area:
West Palm Beach, FL
Boynton Beach, FL
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Expertise:
Mediation
Arbitration
Litigation
Appeals
Major Product/SVS:
Mediation Services: Appellate, Civil, Family, Foreclosure
Arbitration
Litigation Support
Appeals
Favorite Business Publication:
Daily Business Review
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time with family and friends; Traveling; Reading
Education Degrees:
JD, Nova Southeastern University, Summa Cum Laude (1995); Master of Business Administration in Finance, Pace University, with Distinction (1985); Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Binghamton University, Magna Cum Laude (1979)
Affiliations Awards:
Association of South Florida Mediators and Arbitrators (ASFMA); Palm Beach County Bar Association, Appellate Practice Section; Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Treasure Coast (Founding member); Leadership Palm Beach County, Class of 2005; Jewish Federation of PB County, Business & Professions Division; American Bar Association; Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
Getting my client's apartment house back from an unscrupulous lawyer who had deceived him.
Charity:
The Legal Aid Society
Number Of Years In Profession:
16
Number Of Years In Current Position:
1
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
Hard work, organization, perseverance, brains, and humor.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
After 12 years as a certified public accountant, and with two small children in tow, I started law school so I could become who I was meant to be, and graduated at the top of my class.
Extended Bio Profile:
As a mediator and arbitrator, Donna brings to the table a uniquely blended perspective as experienced commercial litigator, appellate specialist, and former certified public accountant. Donna has honed the skills necessary to become an effective mediator and arbitrator in over 16 years experience as an advocate in state and federal courts. Donna's 10+ years as a certified public accountant before becoming a lawyer also makes her uniquely equipped to handle complex commercial, real estate, insurance, employment, divorce and other cases involving financial issues.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Mediations and Arbitrations; Litigation Support; Appeals; Networking
Education Certifications:
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit-Civil Mediator
Florida Supreme Court Certified Appellate Mediator (pending)
Family Mediator
Foreclosure Mediator
Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator
Florida Bar Certified Appellate Attorney
Florida Bar Certified Business Litigator
Former Certified Public Accountant
Awards/Honors:
First Annual “Shoot for the Stars” Award (2008); AV-Rated Lawyer, 5.0 out of 5, Martindale Hubbell (2007); Pro Bono Award, Legal Aid Florida Supreme Court (2005); National Domestic Violence Awareness Award, AVDA, NYWCA (2001); Public Service Committee Battered Women Award for Excellence (2001); Justice For All Pro Bono Award, Legal Aid Society (2000); Ranked Number 1 out of 250, Nova Southeastern University (1995); Corpus Juris Secundum
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
Performing mediations and arbitrations the majority of my time, with appellate work a close second.