Get to Know our Neutrals

Thu, Sep 8th, 2022 | by Kimber Bond

For Meredith Jeffries, a Miles Mediation & Arbitration Neutral, litigation and mediation were not always the plan.  She began her college career at the University of Virginia as a pre-med student, with her sights set …

Thu, Aug 4th, 2022 | by Kimber Bond

Leigh Wilco has presided over more than a hundred mediations over the course of his long legal career, but he is still excited about the process of helping parties find common ground to resolve their …

Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 | by Kimber Bond

Last month, our neutral Sarah B. “Sally” Akins was sworn in as the new President of the State Bar of Georgia. She has had a long and distinguished career as an attorney. We sat down …

Thu, Jul 7th, 2022 | by Kimber Bond

Leesa Bohler brings a unique perspective to her role as a neutral. In her years as a practicing attorney, she has been a defense attorney, and a plaintiff’s attorney. She has also served as a …

Wed, Jun 1st, 2022 | by Kimber Bond

What skillset does a top-notch mediator have? It’s a combination of legal expertise and people skills. The best mediators understand litigation from all sides of the dispute and know how to find a workable solution. …

Wed, May 4th, 2022 | by Kimber Bond

Nashville attorney Cindy Plymire has known since early childhood that she wanted to be an attorney, but she never anticipated the challenges she would face. A seasoned trial attorney for nearly thirty years, Cindy is …

Tue, Apr 5th, 2022 | by Kimber Bond

Neutral Spotlight – Casey Crumbley   One of Casey’s greatest honors and achievements throughout his life has been in being a member of the US Armed Forces. Casey is an actively serving Air Force Jag …

Thu, Dec 2nd, 2021 | by Kimber Bond

Robert Cowles started his career in the insurance industry with Travelers Insurance Company. He has been certified as a Circuit Court Mediator in Florida since 1991 and was active in getting the mediation program started …

Mon, Nov 29th, 2021 | by Kimber Bond

Blane McCarthy is a Certified Circuit Mediator, and helps bring peaceful resolutions to disputes in a way that is quick, professional, and cost-effective. He has mediated a wide variety of legal issues, including Personal Injury, Commercial, …

Wed, Oct 13th, 2021 | by Miles Mediation

Andy is a skilled mediator known for his responsiveness and persistence. During his over 25-year litigation career, Andy has handled matters involving personal injuries, property losses (subrogation and recovery), insurance coverage, commercial disputes, and appeals. …