Julie Buchman

Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator | Bilingual Russian-English Mediator

North Miami-Dade County | Serving Florida Statewide and New York

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Julie Buchman is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator with nearly 40 years of legal experience. Based in North Miami-Dade County, she provides mediation services throughout Broward and Palm Beach Counties, Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota, and statewide Florida, both in person and via video conference.

In addition to her Florida mediation practice, Julie serves as an arbitrator for the New York City Small Claims Court. She is fully bilingual in English and Russian and regularly serves Russian-speaking clients in Florida and New York.

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Professional Background

Julie began her legal career as a litigation attorney after graduating from Moscow State Law University in 1987. She later earned her LL.M./M.C.J. (Master of Comparative Jurisprudence) from New York University School of Law.

Over the course of her career, she has represented plaintiffs in personal injury matters and successfully negotiated and settled thousands of claims with insurance carriers. Her extensive litigation and negotiation experience informs her balanced and practical mediation approach.

Julie’s background in plaintiff representation provides valuable insight into claim valuation, negotiation strategy, and insurance practices.

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Mediation Philosophy

Julie is dedicated to helping parties resolve disputes:
- Amicably and efficiently
- Without prolonged and costly litigation
- Through clear communication and active listening
- With practical, fair, and durable outcomes

She is frequently selected by courts, attorneys, and pro se parties seeking efficient resolution outside the traditional judicial process.