Arthur Graham

Arthur ("Art") Graham

Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator | U.S. District Court Mediator | Insurance, Transportation & Government Litigation Mediator

Daytona Beach, Florida | Serving Central Florida and Mediating Statewide via Zoom
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Overview

Arthur ("Art") Graham is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator with nearly 40 years of legal experience helping businesses, insurers, governmental entities, associations, and individuals resolve complex civil disputes. A former civil trial attorney and Assistant County Attorney for Volusia County, Art brings decades of courtroom, negotiation, and litigation experience to every mediation.

Art's legal career spans both private practice and public service, giving him a well-rounded understanding of the legal, financial, and practical considerations that influence settlement decisions. Throughout his career, he has represented clients in both Florida state courts and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida in matters involving commercial litigation, insurance disputes, transportation and trucking litigation, governmental liability, and general civil litigation.

Today, Art devotes his practice to mediation, helping parties resolve disputes efficiently while avoiding the uncertainty, expense, and delay often associated with litigation.
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Mediation Philosophy

Art believes successful mediation begins with preparation, patience, and listening. Having represented clients on both sides of complex disputes throughout his legal career, he understands the risks, costs, and emotional toll litigation can impose.

His mediation style is practical, respectful, and solution-oriented. Art works to identify the interests underlying each party's position, clarify legal and factual issues, and facilitate productive negotiations that allow parties to make informed decisions and craft durable settlements. Whether conducting mediations in person or virtually, he strives to create an environment where meaningful dialogue can occur and resolutions can be reached efficiently.
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Areas of Mediation

Art regularly mediates disputes involving:
• Insurance coverage disputes
• Insurance defense matters
• Insurance bad faith claims
• Personal injury
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Trucking and commercial transportation litigation
• Commercial vehicle claims
• Products liability
• Civil rights matters
• Governmental liability
• General civil litigation

He conducts mediations for matters pending in both Florida state courts and Federal court matters within the Middle District of Florida.
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Professional Experience

Assistant County Attorney – Volusia County (2011–2022)
Represented Volusia County in complex litigation in both state and federal courts, including governmental liability, workers' compensation, employment-related matters, and other civil litigation.

Partner – Landis Graham French (2003–2010)
Handled commercial litigation, trucking and transportation litigation, insurance defense, condominium and homeowners' association matters, and commercial disputes while also serving as a mediator in approximately 40 cases annually.

Associate / Junior Partner – Cameron, Hodges, Coleman, LaPointe & Wright (1996–2003)
Represented clients in trucking litigation, insurance defense, and general civil litigation in state and federal courts.
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Professional Leadership

Art has remained active in the Florida legal community throughout his career.
• President, Volusia County Bar Association (2021–2022)
• Board Member, Volusia County Bar Association (2017–2021)
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Why Attorneys and Parties Choose Art Graham

Attorneys and parties value Art's balanced perspective as both an experienced litigator and an accomplished mediator. His background representing governmental entities, businesses, insurance companies, community associations, and individuals allows him to quickly understand complex legal issues while keeping negotiations focused on practical solutions.

His experience in commercial litigation, insurance disputes, trucking and transportation claims, workers' compensation, governmental liability, and civil litigation enables him to facilitate productive discussions that help parties realistically assess risk, identify opportunities for settlement, and resolve disputes efficiently.
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