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Overview

Bryan Rendzio

Bryan Rendzio is a mediator and arbitrator with an extensive background and expertise in construction, commercial, and insurance law. He represents clients in construction, business/commercial, insurance, contracts, and personal injury/mass torts cases. In addition to being board certified by the Florida Bar as a construction lawyer, Bryan served as a circuit court judge in the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida. He serves as a full-time neutral on binding arbitrations, non-binding arbitrations, and all types of civil mediations; he also serves as a voluntary trial judge and property insurance umpire.

Among other qualifications, Bryan is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, a South Carolina Certified Mediator, an American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) mediator/arbitrator, and a Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator.

Admitted to Practice

  • Florida Bar, 2001
  • District of Columbia, 2004
  • United States Court of Appeals (11th Circuit) (Federal), 2002
  • United States Court of Appeals (5th Circuit) (Federal), 2003
  • Middle District of Florida (Federal), 2001
  • Northern District of Florida (Federal), 2003
  • Southern District of Florida (Federal), 2003
  • Supreme Court of the United States, 2005

Education

  • Florida Coastal School of Law, 2001
    • Managing Editor, Florida Coastal Law Journal
    • Moot Court
  • Florida State University, 1998

Professional or Trade Affiliations

  • National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
  • The Florida Bar, Construction Law Committee, ADR Section (Co-Chair) (Present)
  • The Florida Bar, Real Property Probate & Trust Law (RPPTL) Section, At Large Executive Council Member (Present)
  • The Florida Bar, Construction Law Certification Review Course Committee (Co-Chair) (2014-2017)
  • The Florida Bar, Construction Law Institute Committee (Co-Vice Chair) (2017-2018)
  • American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction Industry
  • American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
  • Jacksonville Bar Association, Construction Law Committee (Chair) (2015)
  • Fellow, Construction Lawyers Society of America
  • St. Johns County Bar Association
  • Flagler County Bar Association (Judicial Liaison 2019-2020)
  • Volusia County Bar Association
  • The Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
  • American Arbitration Association
  • St. Johns County Tiger Bay Club (Past President)

Honors & Awards

  • AV® Rated, Martindale Hubbell®
  • AVVO rating 10/10
  • Florida Bar Board Certified in Construction Law, 2010
  • Florida Super Lawyers®, “Rising Star” (Construction Litigation)(2010-2016)
  • Florida Super Lawyers®, “Super Lawyer” (Construction Litigation) (Present)
  • The Florida Bar Construction Law Committee “Rising Star” Award (2017)
  • FCIC/NCIC Limited Access Certification (Florida Department of Law Enforcement)
  • Professional Certification in Trauma & Resilience: Level One (Florida State University)
  • The Florida Institute on Interpersonal Violence Training Certification
  • Florida Judicial College Phase I; Florida Judicial College Phase II

 

Publications

  • “Effective Use of Arbitration,” American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, Arbitration and the Surety (2020)
  • “Identifying Underutilized Defenses in Condominium Defect Lawsuits,” Claims Journal, July 15, 2011
  • “Venue Considerations in Construction Disputes,” Florida Bar Journal, May 2010
  • “Invoking ‘the Rule’ During Depositions? Absolutely ‘Maybe’” Florida Bar Journal, November 2008

 

Speaking Engagements

  • The Florida Bar’s Advanced Construction Law Institute, “Enlightened Dispute Resolution,” March 2024
  • Florida Bar CLE Course, “How to Successfully Mediate Your Community Association Dispute – A View from the Mediator’s Perspective,” March 2021
  • Lorman Seminars, “What Family Court Judges Want You to Know,” October 2019
  • American Bar Association, “Effective Use of Arbitration,” Mid-Winter Meeting of the ABA TIPS Fidelity and Surety Law Committee (2018)
  • The Florida Bar’s Advanced Construction Law Certification Review Course, “Chapter 558 Notice and Opportunity to Cure Act,” March 2013-2015
  • Columbia County Builders Association, “Construction Contracts,” January 2012
  • Northeast Florida Builder’s Association Remodeler’s Council, “Contracts for Remodelers,” November 2010-2013
  • Lorman Seminars, “Construction Lien Law in Florida,” July 2010

 

Representative Experience

  • DeMay, Inc. v. Jennings Court, LLC, 94 So. 3d 585 (Fla. 1st DCA 2012)
  • Jaguar Builders, Inc. v. Cue & Case Sales, Inc., 998 So. 2d 1211 (Fla. 1st DCA 2009)
  • Jesse v. Commercial Diving Academy of Jacksonville, Inc., 963 So. 2d 308 (Fla. 1st DCA 2007)
  • Sears Home Improvement Products, Inc. v. Porterfield, 949 So. 2d 318 (Fla. 1st DCA 2007)
  • Bryant v. Sharper Image Corporation, 911 So. 2d 100 (Fla. 1st DCA 2005)
  • Geoffrey Bodden & Associates, Inc. v. USA Waste Services of Florida, Inc., 907 So. 2d 544 (Fla. 5th DCA 2005)

 

Community Involvement

  • Betty Griffin Center (a domestic /sexual violence victim shelter and survivor advocacy program)
  • Opioid Task Force
  • Mission to End Student Homelessness (MESH)
  • Unaccompanied/Homeless Youth Task Force
  • Epic-Cure, Inc. (local food drive)
Rates and Fees

Rates - Bryan Rendzio

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Florida/ South Carolina Mediation Rates Georgia Mediation Rates4hr Min.
2 Party Case: $225 per party; per hour 2 Party Case: $350 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $225 per party; per hour 3 Party Case: $275 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $200 per party; per hour 4 Party Case: $250 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: $875 per hour split equally among the parties 5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request

No travel time charged for any location. Expenses charged at the discretion of the neutral, and split equally between the parties.

MEDIATION CANCELLATION POLICY

Mediations cancelled within 10 days of the mediation will be charged a cancellation fee of $1000. However, mediations cancelled, rescheduled or settled within 24 hours of the mediation will be charged 4 hrs. of the Neutral’s hourly rate . Cancellation fees shall be sent to the cancelling party unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.

Mediation Admin Fees
Mediation Admin Fee - $200 ($400 - Georgia) per party

ARBITRATION FEE PAYMENT POLICY

Arbitration Commencement and Administrative Fee is $1500.00 per party, per arbitrator. At the commencement of arbitration, each party will be invoiced $1500.00. This fee is refundable minus $500.00 per party until the initial case management order has been issued. All arbitration related invoices are due upon receipt.

ARBITRATION CANCELLATION POLICY

If a single-day Arbitration Hearing scheduled on the merits of the case cancels or reschedules within 15 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 4 hours of the Arbitrator’s hourly rate. However, if the single-day Arbitration Hearing cancels or reschedules within 2 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 8 hours of the Arbitrator’s hourly rate.

If a multi-day Arbitration Hearing scheduled on the merits of the case cancels or reschedules within 28 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 4 hours of the Arbitrator's hourly rate for each day reserved for the hearing. However, if the multi-day Arbitration Hearing cancels or reschedules within 7 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 8 hours of the Arbitrator's hourly rate for each day reserved for the hearing.

Issuance of the Final Arbitration Order/Award

Arbitration Awards/Orders will not be issued to either party until Miles has received full payment for all fees and expenses associated with the arbitration.