Meet David Stillson, Esq. | Certified Circuit Court Mediator, Qualified Arbitrator by the Florida Supreme Court, and Licensed Attorney in the State of Florida

We had the good fortune of connecting with David Stillson, Esq. and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi David, how does your business help the community?
My business as a Certified Circuit Court Mediator and Qualified Arbitrator by the Florida Supreme Court assists the community locally, nationally, and internationally through my donations. I currently donate a total of 10 percent of all revenue received from every single mediation and arbitration that I handle which is divided between each sides’ choice in non-profit organizations/charities. And if the parties don’t have a preference, the funds are donated to one of my 5 favorite non-profit organizations which I donate to on a rotating basis: 1) The Humane Society of Broward County (Provides animal welfare), 2) Saving Sage Animal Rescue Foundation (Provides animal welfare), 3) The Tunnel to Towers Foundation (Provides mortgage-free homes to fallen first responder and Gold Star families with young children, and builds free custom-designed smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders), 4) Gilda’s Club of South Florida (Provides free services to cancer patients and their families/friends to assist with the physical, psychological, and emotional challenges of dealing with cancer), or 5) American Red Cross (Provides disaster relief). This philanthropic business model is something that I humbly admire and wish that other organizations would follow suit. Finally, I have toured several of the non-profit organizations which I support and have witnessed first-hand the significant positive impact that my donations have made for both people and animals. I’m looking forward to years and hopefully decades to continue making a significant difference with this philanthropic approach.

What should our readers know about your business?
I have handled approximately 3,500-4,500 mediations and arbitrations throughout the State of Florida in the areas of third-party personal injury liability, workers’ compensation, and first party insurance. In addition to the above-mentioned philanthropic approach regarding my donations, I have established a stellar track record of getting cases settled. I estimate that my settlement rate is somewhere between 95-99 percent. Moreover, my business involves building relationships with Attorneys, Insurance Adjusters, and the Litigants which is critical to having both a successful outcome for mediations and arbitrations, but also establishing and maintaining a successful Mediation and Arbitration practice. This relationship building process began even prior to becoming a full time Mediator and Arbitrator. Prior to mediating and arbitrating cases full time, I was a civil litigating Attorney who handled hundreds of cases. I’ve been a licensed Attorney in the State of Florida for over 20 years now. The cherished experience and relationship building that I engaged with as an Attorney parlayed into my practice as a Mediator and an Arbitrator.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
If I had a friend in town for a week long trip, I of course would determine the potential itinerary based on the specific friend’s interests. Most likely I would recommend taking him or her to the Flagler Museum in West Palm Beach, a stroll down Las Olas Boulevard in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, and possibly a Marlins game down in Miami (when they are hopefully playing my favorite team- Go Cubbies!).

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I dedicate this Shoutout to my Mother (Delores), my late Father (Michael), my Brother (John) and his family, and my significant other Carla.

Website: https://stillsonlaw.com/

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