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Curtis Hutchens

Arbitration Mediator

“Arbitration Mediator”

Green Cove Springs, FloridaRemote available
37+Years Exp

Core Practice Areas

2 Verticals
✓Breach of Warranty Claims
✓Insurance Coverage Disputes
✓Certified Neutral
✓Court-Approved ADR

About & Mediation Philosophy

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Curtis 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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License

Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil and County Court Mediator

Education

University of Miami, School of Law

Juris Doctor · Law

Class of 1989

Denison University

Class of 1973

Work History

6 Positions

Board 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 Honor

AV Preeminent

Martindale-Hubbell

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