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Steven A. Mayans

Manager

My approach to mediation is to engage fully in the settlement process, to discuss candidly the disputed issues, to explore creatively new settlement possibilities; to evaluate dispassionately the available choices, and to advocate strongly for the benefits of a negotiated resolution. I have been involved in general commercial litigation (excluding personal injury) since graduating law school in 1981. While my experience has centered on contract disputes and business torts, I have also handled cases involving partnership/shareholder disputes, probate, wills & trusts matters, employment law, eminent domain, real estate tax appeals, construction defects, trademark infringement, appeals, and healthcare (primarily disputes between doctors and practice groups). In addition, I have served in volunteer leadership positions with community and governmental entities, including the American Red Cross (chapter chairman for one of the nation's 30 largest chapters); the largest festival/arts event in Florida (executive committee member and legal counsel); a county-wide chamber of commerce (board member and ethics task force chair); a city planning board (chair); a city zoning board (vice chair); five city committees (all mayoral appointments with commission approval); a not-for profit foundation (chair); and a neighborhood association (president).

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