Describe your image
Describe your image
Our mediators include Florida natives who have litigated in both state and federal trial
and appeal courts, practicing with over 40 small- and medium-sized law firms.
Our team understands the interests of all sides and uses the most effective tools of confidential communication to achieve resolution.
We get right to the heart of disputes. Let us help you.
DAVID L. DEEHL
Founder | BCS, Mediator
As an attorney, Board Certified Specialist in Civil Trial and Business Litigation, David Deehl is an award-winning lawyer who has handled all kinds of disputes, and has often served as a special magistrate, arbitrator, guardian and attorney ad litem for minors' settlement cases, as well as an expert witnesses and advisor on many topics.
We Are Experienced in All Sides of Mediation.
Our Client List Includes:
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Injured individuals
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Sued businesses
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Insurance companies
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Product manufacturers
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Insured defendants
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Excess and umbrella liability insurers
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Indigent people
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Pro-bono plaintiffs
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Not-for-profit enterprises
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Middle income individuals
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Small business owners
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Billionaires
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Governmental entities
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Homeowners
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Homeowner associations
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Condominium associations
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Cruise ship passengers
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Cruise tour operators
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Cruise lines
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Employers
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Employees
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Appellants
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Appellees
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Amicus curiae parties
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Class members
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Class action defendants
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Housing discrimination accused parties
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Police officers
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Criminal defendants
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Lawyers
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Judges
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Dentists
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Oral surgeons
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Doctors
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Cardiac surgeons
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Neurosurgeons
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Gastroenterologists
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Urologists
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Pediatricians
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Oncologists
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Internists
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Importers
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Exporters
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Deans
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Union members
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Realtors
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Insurance agents
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Patent and trademark owners
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Authors
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Managers
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Middle managers
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Builders
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Developers
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Athletes
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CEOs
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Personal representatives of estates
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Guardians
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Children
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The aged
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Extremely intelligent and mentally challenged people
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People with mental illnesses
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Mental health care providers
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Paramedics
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Firefighters
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Law firms
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Departing lawyers
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Malpractice plaintiffs
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Malpractice defendants
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
National Law Journal Elite Trial Lawyers
Top 50 in USA, 2015
David Deehl is Chair-Elect of the Dispute Resolution General Committee of the American Bar Association's Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section for the 2024-25 bar year.
University of Miami School of Law: Adjunct Professor
1989 -2024, Trial Advocacy and Litigation Skills Programs - Pre-trial, Trial and Advanced Trial Skills courses, Mock trial team coach
Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated
- (Highest) Listed in Registry of Preeminent Law Firms in Civil Trial, Insurance Defense and Personal Injury
- The American Registry - AV 30th Preeminent 2023 Anniversary
Leading Florida Attorney
American Research Corp, in Personal Injury Defense and Personal Injury.
Top South Florida Lawyer
- (Top 1%) by South Florida Legal Guide in Trial Practice – Wrongful Death
- Personal Injury Defense & Insurance Coverage 2001-2018.
America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® for Southern Florida in 2023
Superlawyers
2006-2020 for Personal Injury Plaintiff, 2012 Superlawyers’ Blue Ribbon Panel
DEEHL Podcasts: Podbean 2021
Podcast: Topic: Life, The Law & Legal Issues: David Deehl 2021
Excellence in Professional Education Award
PESI, 1998
South Florida Interprofessional Council
(President, 1989-90)
Coral Gables Bar Association, Dade County Bar Association
(Executive Comm., 1989-90; Director, 1983-6, 1989-92 and 2007-8; Chair, Judicial Evaluation Comm., 1991-3; Race Director, Law Day Run, 1982-91; Features Editor, Bar Bulletin 1983-4, Civil Litigation Comm., 1997).
The Florida Justice Association formerly the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Eagle member, Vice-Chair, Judicial Comp.1989, EAGLE RUN Race Director,
The American Association of Justice
Former ATLA (Judge, Trial Competitions) Fellow, Roscoe Pound Institute (2002), ATLA Leaders Forum 2003-08.
American Bar Association
1982-, Member, Council of TIPS, 2008- 2011, Chair, Plaintiffs Task Force (2007-8), Chair, Trial Techniques (2003-4), Chair, Enterprise Fund 2011-2012, Task Force on Disaster Insurance Coverage, Emerging Issues Committee, Medicine and Law Vice Chair, Property Insurance Law Committee; Ins. Coverage Lit. Committee, Litigation Section, Winner, 2004, Edmund Muskie Award (ABA TIPS’ highest - community service), Admiralty and Maritime Law, Chair, Enterprise Fund, 2011-12, Member and Chair, McKay Award Committee 2011-17, ABA Lawyer Referral and Information Service Committee 2010-1013, ABA Uniform Law Commission, Study Committee on Jury Selection and Service, observer 2019-2020.
Commission on the American Jury
2012-3, Chair, ABA Biennial Jury Symposium for 2014 in San Diego.
NITA, Harvard Law School, May, 1992
Diploma in Teaching Advocacy Skills
University of Miami School of Medicine
1993-95 Lecturer on Medical-Legal Issues to first year medical school class
The Florida Bar
(Member: Civil Trial Certification 2007-12, exam reviewer 2018, Conference of Certification Committees 2011, Professional Ethics Committee, 1994-2003, Chair of Internet Access Subcommittee 1997-8, Health Law Comm., 1983-84, Trial Lawyers, Health Law and Family Law Sections. 11th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee K, 2016-2018) Author, The Florida Bar Journal; Lecturer, Commercial Lit., Bridge-the-Gap, Lecturer, Labor and Employment Law Section Seminar, Effectively Litigating Employment Law Cases, The Breakers Hotel, Palm Beach, 2017, Author, Ethics Certification Exam for Civil Trial 1992,3, and 2008- 2012, Appellate Reviewer, Certification, 1995-96, Delegate.
Florida Advisory Committee on Arson Prevention
American Business & Insurance
Attorneys and Insurance Law List.
Guardian ad litem
US District Court, Indiana - Ford/Firestone cases in South America.
Special Magistrate
Commercial litigation, discovery disputes. Expert witness, attorneys’ fees and insurance bad faith.
Guardian ad litem and Special Guardian
Put Something Back Program, Pro Bono service recognition, Attorney Member of Foster Care Review Panel
Historical Societies
US Supreme Court, Florida Supreme Court, Third DCA.
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Jury Verdict Research
Two of the Largest USA’s Plaintiffs Verdicts in 2008 - #10 and #37