Professional Mediator
About Steven Gard
Experienced, Licensed, and Certified Mediator with Five Decades of Legal Expertise
Five Decades of Legal Excellence
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator & Federal Court Mediator
Steven Gard brings unparalleled expertise to mediation services, combining extensive legal experience with specialized training in dispute resolution. As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator and Certified Federal Court Mediator in the Middle District of Florida, he has helped resolve thousands of disputes across multiple practice areas.
Licensed to practice law in both Florida and Georgia, Steven was Board-certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in Business Litigation in 2010, demonstrating his deep understanding of complex commercial matters.
Professional Experience
A distinguished career spanning government service, private practice, and mediation expertise
FEDERAL
U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
Attorney, Enforcement Division
Early career experience prosecuting securities violations and enforcement actions, providing deep insight into regulatory processes and compliance requirements.
PRACTICE
Securities Litigation Law Firm
Private practice litigating business and commercial cases in Florida, Georgia and nationwide.
MEDIATION
Professional Mediation & Arbitration
FINRA, NYSE & AAA Panel Member
Served as arbitrator and mediator for FINRA, New York Stock Exchange, and American Arbitration Association. Certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a circuit court and county court mediator. Practice devoted to fulltime mediation since 2020.
Professional Credentials & Affiliations
COURT CERTIFIED
Legal Licenses
- Licensed to practice law in Florida
- Licensed to practice law in Georgia
- Board-certified Business Litigation specialist (2010 – 2021)
PROFESSIONAL
Professional Memberships
- Board of Directors – Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Section – Florida Bar
- Jacksonville Bar Association ADR Section; Chairman 2024
Education
UNDERGRADUATE
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Graduated with Honors
LAW DEGREE
Washington University
St. Louis
Juris Doctor
Professional Mediation Approach
An experienced mediator can save you time and money resolving a dispute. Steven Gard brings these essential qualities to each mediation as well as patience, persistence and practicality
NEUTRAL
Objectivity
Steven remains objective and focuses on helping both parties reach a fair and mutually acceptable resolution.
EFFECTIVE
Communication
Steven knows how to listen carefully and ask the right questions to help both parties understand each other’s perspective.
EXPERIENCED
Legal Knowledge
Steven is familiar with the law and understands the legal issues involved in most disputes.
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