Our Mediator Team

AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Mr. Castillo is a fully bilingual (Spanish) Florida Supreme Court Circuit Civil Mediator. He practiced as a civil trial attorney for 18 years prior to becoming a full time mediator. During his career, he handled all facets of civil litigation. As an attorney, he had the pleasure of representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants/insurance companies. He has litigated in State, Federal and Appellate Courts in Florida. In 2020, Mr. Castillo achieved Board Certification in Civil Trial.

His works experience includes: McEwan, Martinez & Dukes, P.A., Fisher Rushmer, P.A., Martinez Manglardi, P.A., Jeffrey M. Bird, P.A., and Rubenstein Law, P.A.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/ ASSOCIATIONS

Mr. Castillo is a former member of the American Bar Association, American Justice Association, Florida Justice Association, Orange County Bar Association, Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association and Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida.

EDUCATION

Stetson College of Law, J.D.
Stetson University, M.B.A.
University of Central Florida, B.S. Hospitality Management

PERSONAL

Mr. Castillo was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He moved to Orlando to attend the University of Central Florida. In 1994, he graduated and was commissioned as a military intelligence officer in the United States Army. During his service, he was stationed in Fort Bragg, N.C. He completed the Jumpmaster Course and Anti-Terrorism Instructor Qualification Course. He deployed as part of U.N. and NATO operations in Haiti and Bosnia. In 1998, he received an honorable discharge and subsequently decided to pursue a legal career.

Outside of work, he enjoys time traveling, attending UCF sporting events, fitness races, grilling, spending time with friends and family.