Our Mediator Team

Craig L. Brams

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EDUCATION

  • University of Florida, Juris Doctor – 1982
  • University of Texas, B.A. Government (with Honors and Special Honors)- 1979

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • The Florida Bar
  • United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • Supreme Court of the United States

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 2000-2021 – Attorney, Claims Litigation Counsel, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Orlando, Florida
  • 1998-2000 – Attorney (Of Counsel), Jack, Wyatt, et al., law firm, Maitland, Florida
  • 1982-1998 – Attorney/Firm Participant Pitts, Eubanks & Ross/Eubanks, Hilyard, Rumbley, Meier & Lengauer, P.A., law firms, Orlando, Florida

MEDIATION/NEGOTIATION

  • Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator (Civil Cases)
  • Volunteer mediator, Orange County Bar Association Citizen Dispute Mediation Program

OTHER ACTIVITIES/HONORS

  • Adjunct Professor, Department of Legal Studies, University of Central Florida
  • Guardian Ad Litem for abused and neglected children (recipient of pro bono award)
  • Volunteer mediator, Orange County Bar Association Citizen Dispute Mediation Program
  • Member, Legal Studies Advisory Board, University of Central Florida
  • Assistant Coach, Moot Court Program, University of Central Florida
  • Assistant Coach/Advisor, Debate Program, University of Central Florida
  • Tutor/Mentor, Adult Literacy League

Prior to his certification as a mediator, Mr. Brams practiced for close to forty years as a civil litigator and trial attorney in state and federal court. His practice included personal injury and wrongful death cases, with considerable experience litigating motor vehicle accident and premises liability cases. Mr. Brams also handled government entity litigation, insurance coverage matters, life and health insurance disputes, and property damage claims.

His practice involved substantially the representation of defendants; however, Mr. Brams has also represented claimants and plaintiffs. He has participated in numerous jury trials and can discuss knowledgeably with all parties the risks of litigation and the advantages of voluntary dispute resolution.

Mr. Brams will utilize his extensive experience and knowledge to facilitate the resolution through mediation of cases of all levels of complexity.