Henry Mediation P.A.
Professional Civil Mediation Services
Experienced, creative, and efficient alternative dispute resolution.
About David Henry
David W. Henry is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Mediator who practiced law in Central Florida for more than 30 years and has been certified since 2006. His mediation clients hire David for a wide range of matters that reflects his experience as a litigator. David’s mediation practice includes business disputes, contract claims, personal injury, insurance claims, community association, intellectual property disputes, employment claims, E&O, D&O and fiduciary liability, and construction related disputes.
After attending Emory University and the University of Florida College of Law, David served as a law clerk at the Fifth District Court of Appeal before entering private practice in 1989. In addition to serving as a mediator, David teaches mediation advocacy and training for attorneys and insurance carrier representatives across the United States. He is a longtime member of the National Faculty of the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors, and the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN). He has spoken to thousands of lawyers, risk managers, and insurance professionals across the US, the Bahamas, and London on issues including success at mediation, mediation advocacy, insurance coverage, agent & broker liability and intellectual property claims. He has been published in Entrepreneur, the Florida Bar Journal, Insights, National Underwriter and other publications. For more information, please download David’s CV below.
Services
Henry Mediation P.A. has a proven track record helping parties resolve hard problems and cases. We offer mediation, training, arbitration and NDR services.
Mediation
David W. Henry is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Mediator who practiced law in Central Florida for more than 30 years and has been certified since 2006.
(NDR) Neutral Dispute Resolution
Arbitration
Training
With decades of experience in litigation and mediation, David offers highly effective mediation training for law firms, insurance carriers, and bar organizations.
Why
Henry Mediation
David W. Henry is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Mediator who practiced law in Central Florida for more than 30 years and has been certified since 2006.
- “Best of Orlando”™ for Mediation, Orlando Magazine (2017, 2018, 2019)
- “Best of Orlando”™ for Insurance Law, Orlando Magazine (2017, 2018, 2019)
- Best Lawyers in America® (2019)
- Member, National Association of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN)
- Member, National Faculty of the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (1994-Present)
- Member, Executive Council of the ADR Section of the Florida Bar
- Chair, Orange County Bar Association, ADR Committee (2018-2019)
- Chair, FDLA ADR Committee (2009 to 2011)
- Program Chair, FDLA-FAPM ADR Conference (Nov. 2010)
- Chair, Intellectual Property Subcommittee, DRI Commercial Litigation Committee (2005-2006)
- Chair, AIPLA IP Insurance Subcommittee (2007-2008)
- Robert T. “Bobby” Jones Fellowship to the Univ. of St. Andrews (1983-1984)
David Henry serves as a Director and Vice President of The Henry Family Foundation which was formed by his father Allen S. Henry (1940-2019) for the purpose of funding charitable 501(c)(3) organizations across the United States. Since 2000, charities of the Henry Family Foundation have included healthcare, the arts, educational institutions, first-responders, veteran’s groups, social service organizations and other worthy causes. Each year the Henry Family Foundation board members identify worthy charitable organizations in Central Florida and elsewhere.
Pro Bono Mediation Services
Complete this Pro Bono request form. If the request is approved, you will receive an invitation to schedule on an open date within the next 60 days.
Training & Speaking
Mediation Master Online CLE Series
Speaking Engagements
Insurance Presentations
Mediation
Training
CLE Video Library
This library contains a thought-provoking mixture of mediation topics designed to improve practice habits that will transform the way your company or law firm prepares for and conducts mediation. All material has been approved for CLE credit by the Florida Bar.
Folrida Bar Course No. 2306232N (5.0 hours)
Live Zoom Schedule & Meeting Links
| Date & Time / Zoom Link | Course Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Watch Now | Course #1 – Series Introduction: The Critical Role of Mediation, Mediator Selection and Optimal Timing | Course #2 – State and Federal Attendance Rules and Problems for Attorneys and Parties Including Virtual Appearance |
| Watch Now | Course #3 – Fact or Fiction: A True-False Exam on Mediation Rules in Florida | Course #4 – Best Practices for Preparing Plaintiffs, Defendants, and Insurers for Mediation |
| Watch Now | Course #5 – Countdown to Winning Mediation, Letters, Apologies, and Opening Statements | Course #6 – Where No One is a Stranger: Mediating the Business Divorce |
| Wed Sep 13, 2023 3:30pm – 4:45pm (EDT)) | Course #7 – Mediating with Multiple Defendants and Insurers | Course #8 – When Money Doesn’t Matter – Mediating with Not-For-Profit Clients and Community Associations |
| Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:30am – 12:45pm (EDT) | Course #9 – Mediator and Participant Ethics and Lawyer Malpractice | Course #10 – Achieving Mediation Mastery, Non-Traditional Settlement Agreements and Remedies for Breach |
Community
David Henry serves as a Director and Vice President of The Henry Family Foundation which was formed by his father Allen S. Henry (1940-2019) for the purpose of funding charitable 501(c)(3) organizations across the United States. Since 2000, charities of the Henry Family Foundation have included healthcare, the arts, educational institutions, first-responders, veteran’s groups, social service organizations and other worthy causes. Each year the Henry Family Foundation board members identify worthy charitable organizations in Central Florida and elsewhere.
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