James B. Flax

Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator

Cooper City, Florida | Serving South Florida & Mediating Statewide
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James Bennett Flax is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator with decades of experience in workers’ compensation, labor and employment disputes, personal injury matters, and civil litigation. Since becoming certified in 2003, he has mediated more than 5,000 cases throughout Florida and is widely respected by claimant attorneys, employer/carrier counsel, claims professionals, and servicing agents across the state.

Before transitioning into full-time mediation, Mr. Flax practiced law for many years representing both injured workers and employers/carriers, providing him with a balanced understanding of the legal, financial, and practical considerations affecting all parties involved in a dispute.
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Mediation Approach

Jim Flax is known for his forthright, affable, and empathetic approach to mediation. His style combines persistence, practicality, and professionalism to help parties move beyond entrenched positions toward meaningful resolution.

Having represented both sides of workers’ compensation disputes for many years, he understands:
• the risks faced by injured workers,
• the operational and financial concerns of employers and carriers,
• and the litigation realities influencing settlement decisions.

Mr. Flax works to create a productive environment where parties can realistically evaluate exposure, communicate effectively, and pursue efficient, amicable outcomes.

His approach emphasizes:
• practical problem-solving,
• respectful communication,
• balanced risk assessment,
• and resolution-oriented negotiation.

Over the course of thousands of mediations, he has developed a reputation for helping parties resolve even difficult and emotionally charged disputes efficiently and professionally.
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Professional Background

Mr. Flax began his legal career litigating civil liability and commercial matters before transitioning into workers’ compensation law in 1990.

From 1990 through 2003, he represented:
• injured workers,
• employers,
• insurance carriers,
• and servicing agents
in workers’ compensation matters throughout Florida.

In 2003, he transitioned into full-time mediation practice with The Center for Conflict Resolution in Miami, where he mediated claims exclusively until 2021.

His experience spans:
• workers’ compensation disputes,
• employment-related matters,
• personal injury claims,
• civil litigation,
• and settlement facilitation involving diverse parties and interests.
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Professional Reputation

Mr. Flax has earned the respect of experienced claimant attorneys, employer/carrier counsel, insurance professionals, and claims specialists throughout Florida for his professionalism, persistence, and ability to facilitate resolution in complex and highly contested matters.

Available for workers’ compensation, labor and employment, personal injury, and civil mediation matters throughout Florida.
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