
Rich Smukler


Rich Smukler Mediation
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3801 PGA Boulevard
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
USA
561-866-1688
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Description of Practice
I am here to help you with your Uncontested, Pre-suit, Pro se Divorce Mediation. It is a voluntary process chosen by couples that have decided to divorce, but who want to avoid the financial and emotional costs associated with retaining attorneys and litigating their disputes.
With a deep appreciation for the nuances of civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution, I promise to mediate your case with integrity and compassion.
I am a Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Circuit Mediator, Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, and Qualified Advanced Arbitrator, among other certifications. Licensed to practice law for almost forty years, I am extremely proud to be AV rated Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell for the highest level of professional Excellence. Video-conferencing is available through Zoom technology during these difficult times. Please call with any questions.
Professional Background
Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator
Special Assistant Attorney General (PA) (past);
Private Practice (PA and FL -1972 - current);
Florida Bar Association;
Pennsylvania Bar Association;
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator;
Qualified Advanced Florida Arbitrator;
FINRA Certified Arbitrator and Mediator;
Palm Beach, Broward and Dade County Bar Associations;
ASFMA (Assoc. of South Florida Mediators and Arbitrators);
FAPM (The Florida Academy of Professional Mediators);
Collins Center for Public Policy;
Certified in Residential Foreclosure Mediation;
Broward County Bar Association ADR Committee;
Palm Beach County Bar Association ADR Committee;
American Arbitration Association Neutral;
Florida Bar Association ADR Section;
South Palm Beach Bar Association;
Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section;
ABA (ADR section)
NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) Hearing Officer
Florida Supreme Court Circuit Civil and County Mediation Assistant Trainer
Private Practice (PA and FL -1972 - current);
Florida Bar Association;
Pennsylvania Bar Association;
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator;
Qualified Advanced Florida Arbitrator;
FINRA Certified Arbitrator and Mediator;
Palm Beach, Broward and Dade County Bar Associations;
ASFMA (Assoc. of South Florida Mediators and Arbitrators);
FAPM (The Florida Academy of Professional Mediators);
Collins Center for Public Policy;
Certified in Residential Foreclosure Mediation;
Broward County Bar Association ADR Committee;
Palm Beach County Bar Association ADR Committee;
American Arbitration Association Neutral;
Florida Bar Association ADR Section;
South Palm Beach Bar Association;
Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section;
ABA (ADR section)
NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) Hearing Officer
Florida Supreme Court Circuit Civil and County Mediation Assistant Trainer
Experience
I have arbitrated and mediated thousands of cases since 1972 in both Pennsylvania and Florida.
AV peer rated Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell.
Video-Conferencing available.
Degrees
B.A. Pennsylvania State University - 1964;
J.D. Villanova University School of Law - 1972;
M.A. Villanova University (English Literature) - 1994
J.D. Villanova University School of Law - 1972;
M.A. Villanova University (English Literature) - 1994
Approach
Facilitative or Evaluative (depending on case and wishes of parties).
Fees
Please call office for rates.
Other Information
OFFICE LOCATIONS:
We have locations available in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties:
North Palm Beach (Palm Beach Gardens),
3801 Pga Blvd., FL 33401;
South Palm Beach (Boca Raton),
433 Plaza Real, Suite 275, FL 33432;
West Palm Beach (Phillips Point),
777 W. Flagler Drive, West Tower, Suite 800, FL 33401;
Ft. Lauderdale (Cypress Creek),
1451 West Cypress Creek Rd., Suite 300, FL 33309;
Ft. Lauderdale (Downtown),
110 E. Broward Blvd., Suite 1700, FL 33301;
Miami (Brickell Bayview),
80 SW 8th St., Suite 2000, FL 33130;
We have locations available in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties:
North Palm Beach (Palm Beach Gardens),
3801 Pga Blvd., FL 33401;
South Palm Beach (Boca Raton),
433 Plaza Real, Suite 275, FL 33432;
West Palm Beach (Phillips Point),
777 W. Flagler Drive, West Tower, Suite 800, FL 33401;
Ft. Lauderdale (Cypress Creek),
1451 West Cypress Creek Rd., Suite 300, FL 33309;
Ft. Lauderdale (Downtown),
110 E. Broward Blvd., Suite 1700, FL 33301;
Miami (Brickell Bayview),
80 SW 8th St., Suite 2000, FL 33130;

Areas of Practice
- Accidents
- Automotive
- Business
- Divorce (all issues)
- Divorce (parenting)
- Family
- Foreclosure
- HOA
- Landlord - Tenant
- Legal Malpractice
- Marital Mediation
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home
- Online Civil
- Online Family/Divorce
- Online Mediation
- Partnership
- Personal Injury
- Products Liability
- Real Estate
- Securities
Professional Services
- Mediator
- Mediating Lawyer
- Collaborative Professional
- Facilitator
- Fact-Finder
- Mediator-Arbitrator
- Mediation Consultant
- Mediation Trainer
References available upon request.
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