Florida State-Wide Mediation and Arbitration
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owned by Andrew Winston, P.A., a Florida Professional Association
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EDUCATION:
B.A. Sociology, Cum Laude
Temple University
1990
Juris Doctorate,
Nova Southeastern University
1994
BAR ADMISSIONS: Florida, 1994
U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court, Southern District, Florida
Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Circuit Mediator
HONORS & AWARDS: AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory (2008-present)
Lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum
10/10 AVVO.com Rating
Top South Florida Lawyer, Daily Business Review, 2016
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide, 2016
Selected for Florida SuperLawyers, 2011 - 2024
-Selected for Florida SuperLawyers Top 100 in the Miami Area, 2014 - 2023
-Selected for Florida SuperLawyers: The Top 100 in Florida,
2015 - 2017 and 2019 - 2021
Selected for Florida Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite, 2011 - 2024
Florida Justice Association “Gold Eagle” Recipient, 2012
Selected as a "Top Florida Lawyer" as published in the Miami Herald, 2015
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
AND MEMBERSHIPS:
Member, Broward County Bar Association
Member, American Association for Justice
EAGLE Member, Florida Justice Association
Member, FJA Broward Vanguard Committee (2010-2020)
Chair, FJA Broward Vanguard Committee (2011-2015)
Member, FJA Nominating Committee (2012-2013)
Member, FJA Auto Negligence Committee (2012-2020)
Member, Broward County Justice Association
Officer (2004-2010)
President (2009)
BCJA Representative to FJA BOD (2013)
Member, Broward County Bar Association
Member, BCBA Bench & Bar Committee (2019-Present)
Co-Chair BCBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Group (2023-24)
Member, Trial Lawyers Section, Florida Bar
Member, ADR Section, Florida Bar
COMMUNITY:
Volunteer Broward County Guardian ad litem (1993-2004)
Member, Florida Bar Grievance Committee 17D (2022-Present)
Member, Florida Bar Grievance Committee 17F (2014-2017)
Chair (2017)
Member, Florida Bar Grievance Committee 17A (2008-2011)
Chair (2011)
Member, Florida Bar Grievance Committee 17D (2003-2005)
Chair (2003-2005)
Florida Bar Fee Arbitrator/Grievance Mediator (2005-present)
Member, West Broward YMCA Charity Outreach Committee
Member, West Broward Masonic Lodge No. 253 (2009-present)
Member, Scottish Rite, Valley of Miami, Florida (2009-present)
Davie Youth Lacrosse Coach
St. Gregory Middle School Lacrosse Coach
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
Florida Justice Association/Broward County Justice Association 2009 Joint Seminar, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Moderator: Medical Malpractice, Class Actions, Qui Tam Panel Discussion
Florida Justice Association 2012 Auto Insurance Seminar,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, April, 2012
Practical Implications in Representing Plaintiffs in Auto Liability Cases under "New PIP"
Florida Justice Association 2012 Annual Convention,
Marco Island, Florida, June, 2012
Advanced Trial Skills Seminar: Managing a Small Personal Injury Firm in Today's Social and Economic Environment
Florida Justice Association 2012 Masters of Justice,
Boca Raton, Florida, October, 2012
Co-Chair, Auto Negligence Seminar
Nova Southeastern University Law Center,
Davie, Florida, November, 2012
Launching a Legal Career in the Current Economy: Job Hunting, Networking, Hanging your Own Shingle
Nova Southeastern University Law Center,
Davie, Florida, November, 2013
Resumes & Interviews—a Managing Partner’s Advice
PERSONAL:
Married, two children
3° Master mason, West Broward Lodge No. 253 F.&A.M.
32° Master Mason, Knight of Saint Andrew, Scottish Rite
Noble of Mahi Shrine, Miami Shriners International
4th Degree Black Belt, Chung-Do Kwon Karate
3rd Degree Black Belt, ITF Taekwon-Do
Carlson Gracie BJJ Purple Belt
CLICK THE MEDIATIONWORKS LOGO TO SCHEDULE A MEDIATION OR ARBITRATION WITH ANDREW:
Andrew Winston, Esq. Mediator/Arbitrator
Experienced Litigator Providing Creative and Effective Alternative Dispute Resolution
Andrew has been an active civil litigator/trial lawyer since 1994. His experience in and out of the courtroom on both sides of the table provides him with insight into the motivations of both Plaintiffs and Defendants. This insight allows Andrew to quickly get "up to speed" regarding the facts and issues facing litigants, and his ability to make connections with the parties and their counsel enables him to bridge gaps and reach consensus even in the most acrimonious matters.
Andrew's dedication to excellence, coupled with his extensive experience and commitment to alternative dispute resolution, makes him a trusted mediator and arbitrator in Florida's legal community. With a proven track record of success and a passion for facilitating fair and efficient resolutions, Andrew continues to make significant contributions to the field of mediation and arbitration.
Andrew Winston, Esq.
Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Circuit Mediator
Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator
561.245.2200