MEDIATING SINCE 1997
MEDIATION SOLUTIONS, INC
TOTAL MEDIATIONS: 5000+
WITH ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES IN FLORIDA & TEXAS
NATIONWIDE & INTERNATIONAL MEDIATION SERVICES
REMOTE/VIRTUAL + IN-PERSON (upon request)
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About John S. Freud
Mr. Freud is a full-time mediator. He has handled over 5,000 mediations during his 41 years as a Trial Lawyer and Mediator in a wide variety of substantive practice areas.
Specializing in pre- and post suit, multi-party, high value, layered and complex disputes, John brings a unique style and structure to each and every mediation environment. His focus is not merely on the facts of a particular conflict, but more importantly it includes a persistent effort to determine the underlying drivers of decision-making of each participant, party and lawyer alike, in the mediation process.
Whether it’s a construction defect dispute or mass tort, personal injury or wrongful death matter (e.g., FIU Bridge & Miami-Dade College Garage collapses; San Matera Homeowners Association, or Brickell House actions; PULSE Nightclub shooting matters) or any number and variety of complex matters, such as real property, business, banking, professional malpractice, product liability, class action, commercial and environmental disputes; patent, copyright, trademark and intellectual property matters; all facets of insurance, suretyship, wind-related matters, including first- and third-party claims, and bad faith; or ADA, employment discrimination, police, public official, governmental, administrative and Federal Agency conflicts, John’s disciplined and purposefully structured approach to the mediation process provides a fully engaged environment for all mediation participants to be able to navigate their way to voluntary resolution.
Presently Mr. Freud provides mediation services nationwide to claimants and respondents through Mediation Solutions, Inc.
Distinguished Mediator
Distinguished Mediator
John S. Freud provides mediation services nationwide on a wide variety of substantive conflict areas, whether pre- or post-litigation, including during the appellate process.
He is recognized as a Florida Supreme Court approved Circuit Civil Mediator & Primary Trainer; a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator by the Texas Mediator Credentialing Association; a Federally Listed Mediator in the federal district courts of Florida, as well as in the Fifth and Eleventh District Courts of Appeal.
John has been honored as a Florida Super Lawyer (2010-present), while maintaining a Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating since 1993. A Diplomate and Executive Board Member of the National Association of Distinguished Neutrals, he has been listed in Chambers, Who’s Who in Construction, and Florida’s Legal Elite, in Alternative Dispute Resolution.
STATE LICENSING
- FL Bar – 1981 (active)
- Mass Bar – 1982 (retired status presently)
- TX Bar – 2016 (active)
ADMISSIONS TO PRACTICE/CERTIFICATIONS
- Florida Supreme Court
- Texas Supreme Court
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts Supreme Court (retired)
- United States District Courts of Florida
- United States Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits
- United States Supreme Court
- Certified Civil Circuit/County/Appellate Mediator – FL Supreme Court
- Listed, Federal District Court (Southern District of FL)
- Qualified Arbitrator – FL Supreme Court
- Circuit Mediation Primary Trainer – FL Supreme Court
- Texas Mediator Credentialing Association – Credentialed Distinguished Mediator
EDUCATION
Brandeis University, Massachusetts, Bachelor of Arts (1978), magna cum laude
University of Miami School of Law, Florida, Juris Doctorate (1981)
Representative Matters
representative matters of significance
FIU Bridge Collapse
Miami-Dade College Garage Collapse
BP Oil Spill (Claw Back Mediations following Feinberg Pay-Outs)
Taishan/Knaupf Chinese Drywall Multi-District Litigation
MDL Class Action - Baby Formula Matters
Medical Device Class Action & Individual Non-Class Claims
Big Tobacco (FL) Matters (One of 4 Federal District Court Mediators)
Environmental, Non-Class Action Spontaneous Fire In Landfill Matters (1,500+ Claimants)
(Reportedly) Largest Attempted Certified Class Action Construction Defect Matter in US (4,500+ Claimants), Charleston, SC & Atlanta, GA
Miami International Airport North & South Concourse Re-Construction (including Federal Court & Administrative Mediations)
City of Miami Beach Convention Center Renovation
Big Tech Intellectual Property/Internet & Patent/Copyright Disputes
Circa, Residential Project Close-Out, Los Angeles, CA
MDL & First-Party Property Matters, Denver, CO
Title Insurance and Real Property Disputes
Private Utility, Municipality, State Agency Nuclear Power Plant Environmental Matters
Private Utility Electrical Grid Matters
Mass Tort Wrongful Death, Personal Injury Matter , Class and Non-Certified Class Actions Matters (i.e. Mass Shooting Event)
Wireless provider(s)/private utility business disputes
Police and Public Official, Municipality Matters (including Excessive Force, Taxation & Real Property Issues)
Adrienne Arsht Center (Largest Public/Private Project of its kind in Miami-Dade County, at the time)
Eglin/Destin & Pensacola Airport Mediations
Tampa Bay Utility & South FL Water Management District Matters
Business “Divorces” and Shareholder Dispute Matters
Professional Negligence Matters (Legal, Medical, Dental, Broker-Dealer, Engineer-Architect-Inspector, Real Estate Related)
Multi-Phase Residential Construction Defect, Hingham, MA
Multi-State Construction Defect, Nashville/Memphis, TN
Key Areas of Matters Mediated
Mediation Experience
Banking, Financial Institutions & Securities
Bankruptcy, Creditor/Debtor & Work-Outs
Complex Business, Commercial & Real Estate
Condominium, Townhome, Single Family Home & Commercial Construction Defect Matters
Construction Defect & Suretyship
Employment, Wages, Discrimination & Civil Rights
Environmental – Public/Private, Oil/Gas/Nuclear
Hurricane, Windstorm, Hail, Flood & First-Party Property Damage Matters
Insurance, Coverage, & Bad Faith – First & Third-Party
Intellectual Property, Copyright, Trade & Service Mark
Landlord/Tenant, Residential & Commercial & ADA Compliance
Marine, Jones Act – First & Third-Party – Injury & Property Damage
Mass Tort & MDL Actions - Class & Non-Certified Class
Municipal, County, State & Federal Government Actions
Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Property Damage
Product and Professional Liability & Malpractice
Police & Public Official
Product Defect, Professional Liability & Malpractice
Public/Private Utility & Wireless/Electrical Grid Matters
State, Federal Agency & Administrative Enforcement Actions
Zoning, Eminent Domain & Title Insurance
Fee Schedule
RETENTION OF SERVICES AS A MEDIATOR
Mediation fees are split equally between Parties/Counsel and are case specific. A Mediation Memorandum with case specific fee information is provided in advance of each joint mediation session, absent circumstances of inapplicability (i.e., continuing mediation session(s) during period(s) of adjournment).
CANCELLATION POLICY
We endeavor to accommodate the schedules of all parties/counsel on all matters for which we are retained to provide mediation services. While we understand that circumstances sometimes require cancellation of a mediation session within 72 hours of their scheduled date, we nonetheless require those Parties/Counsel responsible for the cancellation to remit a cancellation fee of one-half of the pre-payment fee for the entire mediation session, absent alternative arrangements agreed to by the parties, counsel and the mediator.
TESTIMONIALS
John is one of the few individuals our firm trusts to mediate the complex, multi-party litigation matters we specialize in. Preparation, understanding of the facts and law, patience, and tirelessness are just a few of John’s qualities that allow him to connect with the decision makers in a dispute to bring about an agreement. ~ RS
John Freud has earned his reputation as the “go to” mediator for large loss construction defect cases because he is uniquely consistent, fair, and honest in his approach. This approach, combined with his decades of experience and expertise, efficiently and effectively resolves cases, even when cases at times appear unresolvable. ~ ES
Unmatched professionalism and wisdom, particularly in the areas of insurance coverage and defective construction claims. ~ AA
I regularly insist that my clients use John to mediate our complex disputes. He is effective. ~ JB
Conflict is neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.
KENNETH KAYE
CALENDAR
To reserve a mediation session, please select from any of the available dates below. A quick APPOINTMENT INTAKE FORM will collect all relevant contact details and case information. Once submitted, we will be in touch as quickly as possible with a confirmation and required paperwork.
STEP ONE
Check online calendar for availability
STEP TWO
Select preferred date for mediation
STEP THREE
Complete short intake form and submit request
STEP FOUR
Receive confirmation email from our office