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Neutral ProfileCurtis Hutchens' knowledge comes from years of resolving first party property disputes. Curtis can find the most efficient route to a resolution, whether that depends on understanding legal issues, the parties’ goals or helping to adjust expectations. Mr. Hutchens is an AV Martindale Hubell preeminent lawyer and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil and County Court mediator. He also serves the legal community as a Florida Bar Grievance and Fee Dispute Mediator and Arbitrator. He has earned the insurance industry designation of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU). He also served the legal needs of Citizens Property Insurance and Nationwide Mutual Fire, Citizens Property and their policyholders, where he resolved thousands of lawsuits through mediation, arbitration and negotiations. He's been fortunate to have worked with, learned from and been trained in the art of mediation by the some of the best and most well respected mediators in Florida and the United States. Curtis has practiced law in Florida since 1989 and now maintains a virtual multi-state ADR practice. He is also available in person, anywhere in the state, as needed. Additionally, Curtis Hutchens is a Qualified Arbitrator in all Florida Judicial Circuits. He has the knowledge and experience to resolve disputes with reasoned awards in many types of arbitrations including: Arbitrations pursuant to the excess and surplus line commercial property policies with a mandatory arbitration provision. Florida State Court non-binding first property arbitrations as ordered by the court. Arbitrations under various Florida State agencies including the State Attorney’s lemon law dispute program for RVs BMWs and Fords
Credentials & Institutional Standing
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Education
University of Miami, School of Law
Juris Doctor · Law
Class of 1989
Denison University
Class of 1973
Work History
6 PositionsBoard of Director and Executive Officer
Windstorm Insurance Network
DeMers Panel Arbitrator and Mediator
Florida Office of the Attorney General CAPS Motor and RV Dispute Program
Mediator
Florida Department of Financial Services
Bad Faith Regional Counsel
Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Spokesperson
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Spokesperson to the Florida legislatively created Task Force for Prompt Resolution of Hurricane Property Disputes.
Panelist
Resolute Systems, LLC
Honors & Recognition
1 HonorAV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell
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