Patrick Russell

Patrick Russell is a Miami Florida mediator with Salmon & Dulberg Dispute Resolution. Patrick has been certified as a Florida Supreme Court Civil Circuit Mediator since 2009 and is the former Chair for the ADR Section of The Florida Bar (2021-2022).

Prior to joining Salmon & Dulberg, Patrick was a trial partner with Lydecker | Diaz, an ethics trial lawyer for The Florida Bar, and before that managed his own law firm. Patrick has nearly three decades of legal experience in private practice for both large and small firms, representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants, and this diverse legal experience includes:

•     Commercial litigation
•     Condominium associations
•     First-party insurance claims
•     Personal injury claims
•     Premises liability claims
•     Real estate law

When it comes to conflict resolution, assaults on the entrenched position of a party will cause collateral damage that impedes resolution. Patrick’s core values are honor, professionalism, and courtesy. He uses an integrated approach to problem-solving by fostering an environment that promotes meaningful and peaceful discussions between the parties.

Education

•    University of Miami School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1993
•    Marquette University, Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, 1990

Certifications

•    Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator
•    Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator

Memberships & Associations

•    Member, The Florida Bar
•    WIND Certified Umpire for the appraisal of insurance claims
•    Immediate Past Chair: The Florida Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section (2022)
•    Chair: The Florida Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section (2021)
•    Chair-Elect: The Florida Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section (2020)
•    Secretary: The Florida Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section (2019)
•    Executive Council: The Florida Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section (2019 – present)
•    Chair of the Health & Wellness Committee: The Florida Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section (2018 – present)
•    Member, The Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section
•    Member, Miami-Dade County Bar Association
•    Member, Windstorm Insurance Network
•    Former Member, Florida Grievance Committee, 11th Circuit