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Gary Nicholson, Mediator & Arbitrator, Tampa, Florida.

Gary Nicholson

Nicholson Law PA
5401 West Kennedy Blvd, Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33609
Tel: 813 785 1600
Website: www.nicholsonandtombrinkmediations.com
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Recognized to Florida Chapter for Mediation & Arbitration
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  • Practice Commenced2012
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Current Practice
Online / In-Person
  • 5th Circuit
  • 6th Circuit
  • 9th Circuit
  • 10th Circuit
  • 12th Circuit
  • 13th Circuit
  • 20th Circuit
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Biographical

Mr.Nicholson's legal career spans more than 35 years in the Tampa Bay area legal community, and includes the following:

  • 35+ years experience (now retired) in insurance defense in single, small and large practices.
  • Florida Certified Civil Mediator
  • Extensive jury trial experience in personal injury, wrongful death, employment and property insurance claims on behalf of defendants and plaintiffs in State and Federal Courts.
  • Numerous appeals before the District Courts of Florida, the Supreme Court of Florida and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
  • AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Former Legal Writing Instructor at the University of Florida School of Law
  • Long time local resident; product of Hillsborough County Schools.
  • Volunteer in various religious political and social organizations

Case Experience

  • Automotive
  • Commercial/Business
  • Construction
  • Contract Disputes
  • Insurance
  • Personal Injury
  • Premises Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Professional Fees
  • Professional Liability
  • Professional Negligence
  • Property Damage
  • Railroad & Trucking
  • Securities
  • Torts
  • Wrongful Death

Education

  • University of Florida, BSJ (with honors), 1974
  • University of Florida, J.D. (with honors), 1977

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Florida Bar Association
  • North Carolina Bar Association

Rates Information

ZOOM MEDIATION FLAT FEES (no add-ons or extra fees):

Two (2) parties: $ 1,200, with a three (3) hour minimum. Three (3) parties: $ 1,300 with a three (3) hour minimum. Four (4) parties: $ 1,400 with a three (3) hour minimum Please contact us for rate quotes for more than 5 parties, or Mediations requiring more or less than 3 hours, and in-person Mediations.

 ARBITRATION RATES/FEES:

$450 per hour, with a 3-hour minimum, equally divided between the parties.

For more than 4 parties, or for a full day Arbitration, please contact us for rates.

Travel time, preparation, any expenses, if applicable, will be billed separately and split equally between the parties. An admin fee of $50 per side may be added to any Arbitration.

MEDIATION/ARBITRATION CANCELLATION POLICY

We reserve the right to charge a 3-hour cancellation fee for any Mediation or Arbitration that is canceled less than 3 business days prior to the date of the scheduled matter.

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