Michelle North
Michelle North has been a mediator for over 15 years with over 25 years of legal experience.
She has resided and worked in Palm Beach County since graduating from the University of Miami School of Law.
Michelle began her legal career working in commercial real estate, focusing on complex transactions, including leasing, landlord-tenant and condominium/HOA issues, as well as general civil and business litigation, later expanding her practice to include personal injury, marital and family law.
She currently focuses on mediation, as a Florida Supreme Court Mediator, certified in both Circuit Civil and Family, and is also trained in eldercare issues. Ms. North remains an active member of the Florida Bar and is also admitted to the Federal Bar in the Southern District of Florida.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor
BOSTON COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts
EXPERIENCE
- Member, Florida Bar, since 1996
- Member, Southern District of Florida Bar
Mediation and contract legal services, specializing in both residential and commercial real estate, to include: foreclosure, landlord-tenant, mortgage, title, construction, homeowner association issues; also handle all aspects of family law; personal injury/negligence, general probate, corporate, and civil disputes.
PRACTICE AREAS
- Automotive
- Banking
- Business Dissolutions
- Children’s Issues/Timesharing
- Civil Litigation
- Collections
- Commercial/Business
- Community Associations
- Condominiums
- Construction
- Contract Disputes
- Corporate Law
- Elder Law
- Evictions
- Divorce/Dissolution of Marriage
- Family Business
- Family Law
- Foreclosure
- Insurance
- Landlord-Tenant
- Land Use
- Mortgage
- Partnerships
- Paternity
- Personal Injury
- Premises Liability
- Probate
- Property Damage
- Real Estate
- Title Disputes
- Torts
- Zoning
Our staff will contact you on receipt of your Appointment Request form.
Rates:
$450/hour
Minimum Fees:
- Half-Day: 2 Hour minimum
- Full Day: 4 Hour minimum
- We charge a $50 administrative fee Per Party
Cancellation Policy:
Mediations or arbitrations cancelled more than 14 days in advance incur no cancellation fee. Due to the difficulty of scheduling on short notice, appointments cancelled less than 14 days in advance incur the minimum charge above. We will work hard to fill that time, however, and if another mediation is scheduled, then you will not be charged. We encourage the parties to use the reserved time for another matter.
Travel:
Due to the convenience and efficiency of Zoom, all in-person mediations are assessed a travel fee (portal to portal) charged at 50% of the hourly rate. Please confirm in person appointments with our office before scheduling (we will place a hold) so that we can confirm that the Neutral is available to travel that day.