David John

David John, MBA, P.E.

Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator | Professional Engineer | Certified General Contractor

Construction • Engineering • Commercial • Environmental • Real Estate Disputes

Orlando, Florida | Serving Parties Throughout Florida, Nationwide & Internationally
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Professional Overview

David John is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator with more than 30 years of professional experience spanning engineering, construction, environmental consulting, real estate development, manufacturing, and business operations.

A Professional Engineer and Florida Certified General Contractor, David brings substantial technical and business knowledge to complex civil and commercial disputes. His background includes working with property owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, consultants, businesses, and other stakeholders involved in sophisticated projects and commercial relationships.

David has served as CEO and President of an engineering and environmental consulting firm and currently serves as Director of Regulatory Sciences for Bio-Tech Consulting, an environmental consulting firm headquartered in Orlando.

Certified as a Florida Circuit Civil Mediator since 2016, David combines mediation training with decades of technical, executive, and operational experience. His practical, solution-oriented approach helps parties identify the issues driving a dispute, evaluate alternatives, and explore efficient resolutions while considering the legal, financial, technical, and business implications of continued conflict.
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Construction & Engineering Mediation

David's combination of mediation, engineering, contracting, and executive experience provides a distinctive perspective on construction and engineering disputes.

As a Professional Engineer and Certified General Contractor, he understands the technical terminology, contractual relationships, project responsibilities, and operational issues that frequently underlie construction conflicts.

David mediates matters involving:
• Property owners and developers
• General contractors and subcontractors
• Engineers and design professionals
• Consultants, vendors, and suppliers
• Construction contracts
• Payment and performance disputes
• Project delays
• Engineering-related disputes
• Development and infrastructure projects
• Property damage and project-related conflicts

His technical background allows parties and counsel to spend less time explaining the fundamentals of a project and more time addressing the issues necessary to reach resolution.
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Commercial & Business Mediation

David's experience as a business executive, consultant, engineer, contractor, and mediator provides practical insight into disputes involving businesses and ongoing commercial relationships.

His commercial mediation practice includes:
• Contract disputes
• Business conflicts
• Partnership disputes
• Corporate and operational disagreements
• Professional service disputes
• Vendor and supplier conflicts
• Multi-party commercial disputes
• Real estate and development matters

David recognizes that resolving a commercial dispute often requires consideration of more than legal positions. Financial consequences, operational realities, professional relationships, and the cost and disruption of continued litigation may all influence the path toward settlement.
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Environmental & Regulatory Disputes

David has extensive professional experience involving environmental consulting, restoration, conservation, mitigation, permitting, and regulatory matters.

He has played a significant role in the environmental restoration and mitigation industry, including work involving some of Florida's early mitigation banking projects.

His background is particularly relevant to disputes involving:
• Environmental permitting
• Wetlands and land-related matters
• Mitigation and conservation
• Environmental restoration
• Regulatory conflicts
• Development and environmental issues
• Engineering and environmental consulting

This combination of environmental, engineering, business, and mediation experience is particularly valuable when technical or regulatory issues intersect with commercial interests.
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Mediation Approach

David believes mediation can provide parties with a more flexible and cost-effective alternative to prolonged litigation.

His approach emphasizes:
• Practical problem-solving
• Efficient dispute resolution
• Clear communication
• Structured negotiation
• Understanding technical issues
• Business-oriented solutions
• Preservation of professional relationships
• Confidential resolution

David works with parties and counsel to identify the underlying issues, evaluate risks and alternatives, and explore practical solutions that address both the immediate dispute and relevant business or professional considerations.
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Professional Background

David currently serves as Director of Regulatory Sciences for Bio-Tech Consulting in Orlando, Florida.

Previously, he served as CEO and President of an engineering and environmental consulting firm. His professional career includes substantial experience in civil engineering, construction, environmental consulting, manufacturing, commercial and residential real estate, regulatory matters, and executive business management.

His international professional experience has also involved diverse industries, cultures, and stakeholders, providing additional perspective in matters involving cross-border business relationships and international participants.
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