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Filing# 165932316 E-Filed 02/01/2023 03:22:36 PM
AARON BRUNER, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH
Plaintiff, JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BROWARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA
VS.
BONNIE JUDSON, CASE NO.: 062021CA016576 (25)
Defendants
NOTICE OF MEDIATION
Vincent Duffy, Esquire Brian S. Pita, Esquire
Goldman & Daszkal, P.A. Cassandra Pierre, Esquire
1630 West Hillsboro Boulevard Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442 222 Lakeview Avenue Suite 120
Phone: (954) 428-9333 Fax: (954) 428-9338 West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Duffy@gdinjurylaw.com; Phone: (561) 383-9200 Fax: (561) 683-8977
johann@gdinjurylaw.com; brian.pim@csklegal.com;
Kristin.miller@csklegal.com;
cassandra.pierre@csklegal.com;
lim.miguel@csklegal.com;
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, pursuant to the agreement of the parties,that a confidential Mediation Conference
subjectto the provisionsof Florida Statutes Chapter 44 shall be held in this case as follows:
MEDIATOR: GARY S. DICKSTEIN, ESQUIRE
LOCATION: ALL PARTIES APPEARING VIA ZOOM
DATE: TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023
STARTING TIME: 2:00 PM -
4:00 PM
PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT
wan?@matrixmediation.com
WRITTEN MEDIATION SUMMARIES TO:
The Tenns of Engagement in the letter accompanying this Notice of Mediation are hereby incorporatedby reference
into this Notice of Mediation. Cancellations must be made two (2) business days prior to mediation to avoid
cancellation fees,including SETTLED cases, (see attached Terms of Engagement for cancellation policy and fees).
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, pursuant to the written agreement of the parties,that a confidential mediation
conference subjectto the provisions of Florida Statues Chapter 44 for court ordered mediations shall be held in this
case as follows:
If you are a person with a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who needs any reasonable
accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled,at no cost to you, to the provision of
certain assistance. Our offices are ADA
accessible. If you requireother accommodations, please contact our office
at least 72 hours in advance of your mediation to discuss your needs.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was provided via e-filingor email to the
above-named addressees this 1 st day of February, 2023.
BY: /S/
MATRIX Gary S. Dickstein,
Esquire
Florida BarNo.: 503827/Mediator No.: 18923R
2*D MEDIATION 1655 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, Suite 700, The Forum
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Phone: (561) 340-3500 Fax: (561) 584-7792
Matrix Mediation, LLC (561) 340-3500
Palm Beach County: 1655 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, Suite 700, The Forum, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Broward County: 600 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Suite 104, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441
*** FILED: BROWARD COUNTY, FL BRENDA D. FORMAN, CLERK 02/01/2023 03:22:36 PM.****
NIW MATRIX
SBP.63MEDIATION
Date: Wednesday, February 01, 2023
Re: Bruner vs. Judson
Case No.: 062021CA016576 (25)
Notice, Terms of Engagement, Cancellation Policy,Security Information
TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT WITH MATRIX MEDIATION
CANCELLATION POLICY
Matrix strives to provide consistentlyexcellent mediation services in a cost-effective way. Our scheduling system and
while respecting the mediator' s valuable time. All matrix mediators dedicate
cancellation policy provide client flexibility
their full time to dispute resolution and rely on you and your clients to appear when scheduled.
Courtesy Confirmations - As a courtesy, we make every effort to remind clients of their mediation by e-mail ten (10)
business days in advance and by telephone confinnation two (2) business days in advance. It is your responsibilityto provide
us with appropriate advance notice if you need to cancel your mediation. Cancellations can be made at ANY time by calling
561-340-3500 or by emailing/textingthe mediator directly.
Cases may be cancelled up to two full business days (not including the date of the mediation) before the scheduled mediation
date without incurringa cancellation fee.
We respectfullyrequest that you place these deadlines into your scheduling calendar to remind yourself and avoid
unnecessary cancellation charges.
Cases cancelled fewer than two (2) business days will incur a fee equal to 50% of the time reserved, splitamong the parties.
We believe this policy allows our clients maximum flexibilityfor their practices,while recognizing that the mediator' s time
isvaluabk as we?. CHARGES APPLY TO ALL CASES REGARDLESS OF THE REASON, EVEN IF SETTLED.
PLEASE CALCULATE THIS CANCELLATION FEE AS PART OF ANY SETTLEMENT MADE LESS THAN TWO
(2) BUSINESS DAYS OF THE SCHEDULED MEDIATION.
How to cancel your mediation - Cancel by replying to our pre-confinnation email or contact Matrix directlyat
(561) 340-3500, (800) 379-2580, or contact the mediator.
Mediators are professionalswho deserve the respect of a phone call or email TWO (2) FULL BUSINESS DAYS in advance
so that they can utilize their time.
By scheduling your mediation with Matrix, you have agreed to the above Terms of Engagement and Cancellation policy.
Please contact us immediately if you have any questions or concerns. We
value the trust and confidence you have placed
in Matrix Mediation and in Mr. Dickstein, and we are committed to adding value to your case and to your practice.
TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT WITH MATRIX MEDIATION
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Matrix Mediation, LLC (561) 340-3500
Palm Beach County: 1655 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, Suite 700, The Forum, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Broward County: 600 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Suite 104, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441
Af MAT.Blx
iNZ.64MEDIATION
Date: Wednesday, February 01, 2023
Re: Bruner vs. Judson
Case No.: 062021CA016576 (25)
Notice, Terms of Engagement, Cancellation Policy,Security Information
Please Read Upon Receipt
Thank you Gary
for choosing Dickstein as your expert mediator. Please review the below Tenns of Engagement to confirm
your understanding of the Matrix Mediation policy.
Scheduling- Now that the partieshave agreed on the mediator, the date and time ofmediation, rates and minimums, Matrix
will send outand file Notice of Mediation and Tenns of Engagement to counsel for the partiesor pro se litigants.
Only the
Notice of Mediation will be e-filed with Court.
Conduct of Mediation- By their appearance, participantsand their counsel, agree that the Mediation and Confidentiality
all
and PrivilegeAct (F.S. §44) and F.R.Civ.P. 1.720 shall apply to this mediation. Although Mr. Dickstein is an experienced
trial attorney, he does not provide legal advice or representationto the parties.
Fees- Mr. Dickstein's hourly rate is $222.50 per hour/per party for two party cases.
For a three-partycase, Mr. Dickstein's hourly rate is $181.67 per hour/per party.
For more than three parties,Mr. Dickstein's three-partyhourly rate shall be allocated equally among the parties.Unless
agreed differentlyby the parties, a married couple represented
fees are allocated equally among the separate entities (e.g.,
by one lawyer in a personal injury case is considered a single entity;a defendant driver and vehicle owner who are
representedby the same lawyer is a singleentity;a doctor and a hospitalbeing sued for the same event but representedby
separate lawyers are considered two separate entities).
Minimum- The partiesguarantee a payment for a two (2) and a half hour minimum for this case which shall include
one half hour of preparation time If the case exceeds the minimum, the partiesguarantee payment for time used. There is
NO CHARGE for travel. NO Admin fees. (Preparationmay include review of submitted summaries, phone conversations
with counsel and review of court files and applicablelaw).
Payment - Each party's attorney agrees to be responsible for timely payment within 30 days after receipt of the Matrix
invoice for that party's fees. Should payment not be received by the 30-day period, collection efforts against the Party and
Attorney may be commenced. Attorney also agrees that no file shall be closed, ormoney distributed in the case ofa personal
injurymatter, prior to the payment of any outstanding Matrix invoice. Alternatively,the Party or Attorney may pay at the
time of Mediation.
Mediation Summaries/Demonstrative Information - Mr. Dickstein encourages partiesto submit summaries and other
infonnation at least 48 hours before the scheduled mediation.
Mr. Dickstein can be reached on his cell at (561) 827-7222, the office (561) 340-3500, or at gary@matrixmediation. com.
Thank you for choosing Mr. Dickstein and Matrix Mediation. Mr. Dickstein looks forward to achieving a successful
resolution.
Sincerely,
Tamara Polk, Scheduling Coordinator
tamara@matrixmediation.com
Matrix Mediation (561) 340-3500 (800) 379-2580
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Matrix Mediation, LLC (561) 340-3500
Palm Beach County: 1655 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, Suite 700, The Forum, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Broward County: 600 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Suite 104, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441