Why Mediation versus Trial?
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.
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Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that takes feuding parties and aligns their interests to ultimately achieve an amicable settlement. For decades, Rich Smukler Mediation has helped guide parties through the process.
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I am here to help you with your Pre-suit, Pro se (Uncontested) 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.
Arbitration differs from mediation as the Arbitrator acts in the form of a judge and makes rulings and decisions as though in a courtroom. A mediator acts as an impartial individual who tries to get the parties to resolve their issues.
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Mediation is required in Florida Divorce cases to give the couple a chance to make decisions on assets, child support, and alimony before the court exercises its authority and decides for them.
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that takes feuding parties and aligns their interests to ultimately achieve an amicable settlement. For decades, Rich Smukler Mediation has helped guide parties through the process.
When a doctor fails to act within the recognized standards of care in the medical profession, and that conduct leads to damages, a party may bring a lawsuit which often ends up before a mediator such as Rich Smukler.
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Rich Smukler Mediation
3801 PGA Blvd.,
Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410
Rich Smukler Mediation
777 W. Flagler Drive
West Tower
West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
Rich Smukler Mediation
433 Plaza Real
suite 275
Boca Raton, FL, 33432
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2003 | 06/01/2022 |
PA | Retired | 1972 | 05/28/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV peer rated Preeminent for Professional Excellence. | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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American Arbitration Association Neutral | American Arbitration Association | 2010 - Present |
Certified in Residential Foreclosure Mediation | Collins Center for Public Policy | 2009 - Present |
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator | Rich Smukler Mediation | 2009 - Present |
Florida Supreme Court Qualified Advanced Arbitrator | Rich Smukler Mediation | 2009 - Present |
FINRA Certified Arbitrator & Mediator | FINRA | 2008 - Present |
Senior Partner | Rich Smukler, Esquire | 1972 - Present |
Certified Family Mediator | Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator | 1972 - Present |
Special Assistant Attoney General | PADOT | 1973 - 1974 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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South Palm Beach Bar Association | 1988 - Present | |
Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section | 1986 - Present | |
ASFMA (Assoc. of South Florida Mediators and Arbitrators) | 1980 - Present | |
Florida Bar Association ADR Section | 1977 - Present | |
American Bar Association | ADR section | 1977 - Present |
FAPM (The Florida Academy of Professional Mediators) | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Rich Smukler Mediation Blog | The Advantages of Mediation in Resolving Family Disputes | 2022 |
Rich Smukler Mediation | Child Support in Florida | 2022 |
Rich Smukler Mediation Blog | The Importance of Body Language in the World of Video-Conferencing | 2022 |
Rich Smukler Mediation Blog | Justice Delayed is Justice Denied (getting over your techno-phobia) | 2022 |
Rich Smukler Mediation | 5 Things to do When Conflicts Arise Between Business Partners | 2022 |
rich smukler mediation | Do You Know the Six Types of Alimony in Florida? | 2022 |
rich smukler | Equitable Distribution in Florida : (fair but not necessarily equal). | 2022 |
Rich Smukler Mediation | Florida Doctors are Required to be Financially Responsible for Their Mistakes, Lawyers are not. | 2022 |
rich smukler mediation | Alimony, Taxes and Modification | 2022 |
Rich Smukler | Mandatory Divorce Mediation | 2022 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Villanova University | MA - Masters | 1994 |
Villanova University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1972 |
Penn State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1967 |
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September 5, 2009
Rahul Aggarwal, Unknown Attorney on Mar 23, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.
Elias Dsouza, Mediation Attorney on Oct 24, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
It is always a pleasure working on cases with Richard. Very knowledgeable on the law, processes, and court procedures. Extremely courteous, highly intelligent, professional, and caring. Goes the extra mile to get things accomplished. I highly recommend Richard to all my friends, family and colleagues.
Rahul Aggarwal, Unknown Attorney on Mar 23, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.
Elias Dsouza, Mediation Attorney on Oct 24, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
It is always a pleasure working on cases with Richard. Very knowledgeable on the law, processes, and court procedures. Extremely courteous, highly intelligent, professional, and caring. Goes the extra mile to get things accomplished. I highly recommend Richard to all my friends, family and colleagues.
Kenneth Miller, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Mar 10, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known him for 39 years, and have worked with him on various personal injury cases in the past. He is very honest and competent. I would not hesitate to refer a client to him.