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Biography and Work Experience

Patrick McAuliffe draws from his experience as a respected litigation attorney and Administrative Law Judge to serve as a uniquely effective mediator. Even in the most difficult cases, he will help guide the parties to a resolution. Whether working with highly sophisticated litigants or individuals experiencing a legal issue for the first time, Patrick brings insight, patience and empathy to mediations. He is known for finding ways to resolve contested cases where vastly different perceptions stand in the way of settlement.


Patrick has an extensive background in insurance litigation matters. He has worked at award-winning boutique law firms in insurance and mass tort litigation.  He has successfully prosecuted and defended a very diverse myriad of claims which include, but are not limited to:

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  • Insurance Coverage
  • Automobile & Premise Liability Actions
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Labor/Construction Law
  • Property Damage Claims
  • Fire Damage Claims
  • Scaffolding Cases
  • Exposure to asbestos & lead paint cases
  • Product Liability Cases
  • ADR Disputes & Appeals from Arbitration
  • Dram Shop Law Matters
  • Negligent Supervision
  • Elevator Negligence
  • Assumption of Risk
  • Worker's Compensation
  • Civil Rights Violations

Patrick was an Administrative Law Judge, where he oversaw matters of building construction, environmental and code violations, in addition to other and various quality of life issues.  He has an extensive background in being a third party neutral having conducted several thousand hearings.  He is now certified as a civil circuit mediator by the State of Florida.

With his broad background in litigation coupled with an extensive experience as a third party neutral, Patrick possesses a seasoned understanding of how each side evaluates a claim.  This capability makes him distinctively qualified to effectively and efficiently mediate your case.

EDUCATION

  • 1982Hofstra University

    B.B.A in Accounting (1982)

  • 1998New York Law School

    Juris Doctor (1998)

LEGAL CAREER

  • 2006Litigation:

    Worked at award-winning boutique law firms specializing in insurance and mass tort defense (1998-2020)

  • 2005Administrative Law Judge

    Appointed to oversee matters involving building construction, environmental and code violations, and various quality-of-life issues. (2005 - 2018)

  • 2023Certified Civil Circuit Mediator

    Florida (2023)

  • 2026Certified County Court Mediator

    Expertise in automobile accidents, premises liability, labor/construction matters, negligent supervision, elevator negligence, dram shop law, assumption of risk, worker's compensation, and civil rights violations. (2026)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • 2023Member of the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators

    (2023)

  • 2023Member of the Academy of Court-Appointed Neutrals

    (2023)