Norman Gerstein
Arbitrator & Mediator · Florida, United States
Norman Gerstein retired from the Circuit Court after 29 years of distinguished service to the community. He was considered one of South Florida\'s highest rated Circuit Judges. He presided over thousands of jury and non-jury trials in virtually every Division of the County and Circuit Court. He has extensive experience in virtually all areas of the law including but not

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- 1973-UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, SCHOOL OF LAW, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDAJuris Doctor
- 1970- ROLLINS COLLEGE, WINTER PARK, FLORIDABachelor of Arts
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Norman Gerstein in professional context.
In 2010 he founded the Law Offices of Norman S. Gerstein. His practice is primarily devoted to Mediation and Arbitration. Additionally, he serves as a Special Master, Special Magistrate, Court Appointed Receiver, Court Appointed Personal Representative and serves as a neutral evaluator upon request.He has mediated over 1400cases since 2010 and has been assigned to multiplearbitrations through the American Arbitration Association, the ICDR (International Centre for Dispute Resolution) the ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) and Finra.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2010- PRESENT LAW OFFICES OF NORMAN S. GERSTEIN P.A., Founder and President of Norman S. Gerstein P.A., Mediator/Arbitrator/Receiver/Special Master/Umpire for Insurance disputes in binding Appraisals.
1986-2010- CIRCUIT JUDGE - Appointed by Governor Graham. Elected to a six year terms in 1986, 1992,1998 and 2004. Served in General Jurisdiction, Probate,Criminal and Juvenile Divisions.
1981-1986- COUNTY COURT JUDGE -Appointed by Governor Graham.Elected to a four year term in 1982
1979-1980- SPECIAL ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY- Assisted Grand Jury in investigations of nursing homes and State of Florida programs for abused, neglected, and abandoned children
1973-1980 - ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - Office of the Public Defender, Eleventh Judicial Circuit,Dade County
SELECTED LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS:
CRUISE INDUSTRY PASSENGER & SEAFARER CLAIMS SEMINAR LECTURER October 13, 2017
16SYMP002 ICDR CRUISELINE & SEAFARER PANEL – SYMPOSIA October 13, 2016
WORKSHOP FACULTY PRESENTER AT THE 15TH ANNUAL WINDSTORM INSURANCE CONFERENCE THE EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR WINDSTORM CLAIMS INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS January 27- 30, 2014
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1977-UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT,Southern District of Florida
1973-THE FLORIDA BAR
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
FINRA DISPUTE RESOLUTION ARBITRATOR
FLORIDA ACADEMY OF PROFESSIONAL MEDIATORS
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DISTINGUISHED NEUTRALS Member of mediation and arbitration panel
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION Member of mediation and arbitration panel
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
ICDR - INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS Member of arbitration panel (Maritime)
HONORS:
AMERICAN BOARD OF TRIAL ADVOCATE
JUSTICE GERALD KOGAN JUDICIAL DISTINCTION AWARD Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Greater Miami Jewish Federation
JUDGE WILKIE FERGUSON, JR. ADVOCACY AWARDS Easter Seals Miami Dade
THE HEART AWARD Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami
JUSTICE HARRY LEE ANSTEAD PROFESSIONALISMAWARD Dade County Trial Lawyers Association
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Healthy Families
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR FOREIGN ATTORNEYS Judge of the Year Award
CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY Outstanding Children’s Patron
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Dade County Bar Association
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD City of Miami
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD City of South Miami
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Greater Miami Jewish Federation
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION Miami-Dade Addiction Services Board
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION AWARD, Advocacy Center
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD, Sunrise Community for the Retarded
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION AWARD, Dade County Public Defender’s Office
DEDICATED SERVICE AWARD Sunland Training Center for the Retarded Citizens
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