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MEMBER PROFILE: F. Dennis Alvarez |
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ADR SERVICES & CERTIFICATIONS |
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ADR Services:
 Mediation (Circuit-Civil) |
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Mediation (Federal) |
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Arbitration (Civil/Commercial) |
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Arbitration (Construction) |
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Med-Arb |
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Neutral Evaluation |
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Referee |
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Voluntary Trial Res. Judge |
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Special Master |
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Insurance Umpire |
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Formal Certifications:
Federally Certified Mediator
Circuit-Civil Mediator
Serving the following Judicial Circuits:
1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 20
[ Click for Map of Florida's
Civil Circuits ]
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F. Dennis Alvarez has experience in the following areas of Civil
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Construction |
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Insurance |
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Medical Malpractice |
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Negligence |
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Nursing Homes |
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Personal Injury |
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Probate |
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Product Liability |
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Professional Fees |
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Torts |
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Trusts |
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Wrongful Death |
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Biographical Notes:
Born in Tampa, Florida in 1945, F. Dennis Alvarez was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1974. He is a graduate of South Texas College of Law and in 1980 was elected as a Hillsborough County Court Judge. In 1984, he was elected to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court bench. He served as chief judge of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit from 1988 to 2001. He served on many commissions through appointments by the Florida Supreme Court and is a previous chairman of the prestigious Florida Conference of Circuit Court Judges. He is a member of the U. S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, the U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, the U. S. Supreme Court, and the Hillsborough County Bar Association. He is also the proud recipient of many community service awards including the George Edgecomb Bar Association Humanitarian Award, the Robert J. Patton Outstanding Jurist Award, the Hispanic Man of the Year Award, and the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers’ Outstanding Jurist in the State of Florida Award for his Dedication to the Preservation of Individual Rights and Access to the Courts. Mr. Alvarez is also a Certified Mediator in Federal and Florida Courts.Mr. Alvarez is also an approved panel member of AAA and a Certified Umpire of theWindstorm Conference.
Education:
J.D. South Texas College of Law
The National Judicial College, Basic and Advanced Programs
Certified Circuit Court Mediator
Certified Federal Court Mediator, Middle District of Fl.
Languages
English, Spanish
Memberships & Affiliations :
Florida Bar
Hillsborough County Bar Association
Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
Certified Umpire, Florida Windstorm Conference
Approved Panel Member, American Arbitration Association
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RATES & PAYMENT INFORMATION |
Rates: $165.00 per hour per party/two party mediation
$125.00 per hour per party/three party mediation
$90.00 per hour per party/four or more parties
Payment: Payment is expected within fifteen (15) days of the mediation with the exception of pro se litigants who must be prepared to pay in full at the time of the mediation.
Cancellation Policy: If the mediation is canceled or rescheduled less than seven (7) days prior to the scheduled date of conference, a minimum fee of 3 hours for a half day mediation and 6 hours for a full day mediation will be charged.
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AVAILABILITY & BOOKING INFORMATION |
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Calendar Last Updated: 30 Jun 09
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To confirm a mediation
please call Paula Jones at 813-574-3445
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