Joseph P. Farina (Ret.)
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Joseph P. Farina (Ret.)

Retired Chief Judge, Florida's Eleventh Judicial Circuit | Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator & Qualified Arbitrator | JAMS Miami

The Honorable Joseph P. Farina (Ret.) is one of Florida's most respected dispute resolution professionals. A retired Chief Judge of Florida's Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Judge Farina served on the bench for more than thirty years, including fourteen years as Chief Judge of one of the nation's largest and busiest trial court systems.

Profile

Biography

The Honorable Joseph P. Farina (Ret.) is one of Florida's most respected dispute resolution professionals. A retired Chief Judge of Florida's Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Judge Farina served on the bench for more than thirty years, including fourteen years as Chief Judge of one of the nation's largest and busiest trial court systems. Since joining JAMS in 2012, Judge Farina has devoted his practice exclusively to mediation, arbitration, special magistrate appointments, neutral evaluations, and complex dispute resolution. Recognized by the Dade County Bar Association with its Legal Luminary Mediation Award and the Circle of Excellence for ADR, he is known for helping parties resolve sophisticated, high-value disputes efficiently while maintaining neutrality, professionalism, and judicial insight.

Editorial scope

Areas Of Editorial Expertise

  • Business & Partnership Disputes
  • Class Actions
  • Complex Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Disputes
  • Contract Disputes
  • Employment Disputes
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Personal Injury
  • Professional Liability
  • Real Estate
Review role

Editorial Responsibilities

With more than thirty years on the bench and over a decade of full-time mediation practice at JAMS, I review content to ensure it accurately reflects how courts, mediators, and parties navigate complex civil disputes — from procedure and evidence to settlement strategy and judicial expectations.

Verification

Verified Credentials

Circle of Excellence — ADR Dade County Bar Association
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court
Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator Florida Supreme Court
Legal Luminary Mediation Award Dade County Bar Association
Reviewed work

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Independent sources

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Professional record

Publications, Speaking & Recognitions

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Ethics

Disclosures & Ethics Statement

Joseph P. Farina is a neutral at JAMS. Editorial reviews reflect his independent professional judgment and are not made on behalf of JAMS.

Corrections

Editorial Contact

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