Paul Burkhart
Paul Burkhart Neutral
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Overview

Paul Burkhart

Now a full-time arbitrator and mediator, Paul J. Burkhart established The Law Offices of Paul J. Burkhart, PL, after graduating from the University of Baltimore School of Law in his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, and moving to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, in 2004. He was admitted to practice law in Florida on January 24, 2005. As the principal of his firm, he has accumulated over 16 years of business experience, benefiting more than 2,500 entrepreneurs since opening his law practice. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, and the Florida Bar’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Section. Throughout his career of arbitrating more than 200 cases, Burkhart’s main goal is to preside over arbitrations fairly and swiftly, ensuring the parties are heard and avoiding costly litigation while reaching an impartial resolution.

Paul has arbitrated and mediated a wide variety of cases, including those involving:

  • Commercial contract disputes (including terms and conditions/supply contract/joint ventures/co-working/agency/distribution/sales agents, etc.)
  • Franchise agreement disputes
  • Shareholder disputes, mergers, and acquisitions
  • Partnership disputes
  • Claims involving allegations of breach of directors’ duties
  • Warranty and other related claims following business sales
  • Passing off and other breach of intellectual property rights’ claims
  • Experience of IT sector claims – software development contracts, framework agreements, licensing arrangements
  • Music, media, entertainment and sports sector claims
  • Disputes involving charities, their trustees and management, social enterprises, and churches/ministries
  • Finance and banking
  • Negligent misrepresentation and supervision and/or failure to supervise
  • Negligent breach of industry rules and contractual negligence
  • Unsuitable and materially misleading investment recommendations, strategies, advice, and management
  • Breach of fiduciary duties

 

Admitted to Practice

Admitted to the Bar: Florida (2005-Present)

District of Columbia (2005-inactive)

 

Education

University of Baltimore (JD-2004); Towson University (BA-2001); Essex Community College (Associates).

 

Professional or Trade Affiliations

  • American Bar Association (Business Law Section)
  • District of Columbia Bar Association; Federal Bar Association (Southern and Middle Districts of Florida)
  • Florida Bar Association
  • Palm Beach County Bar Association
  • ABA Member
  • Member of the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution

 

Representative Matters

A seasoned commercial, corporate business attorney who has handled key legal issues for companies of all sizes both public and private to create successful business outcomes and reduce legal exposure for operational businesses. As the Principal of the firm, Law Offices of Paul J. Burkhart, PL, has provided business-oriented advice to individuals at all levels including at the start of a business endeavor or entrepreneurs looking to expand their current business. The business experience of representing companies of all types has aided in recognizing the unique needs and possible liabilities of operating business structures in a wide variety of fields which include sports/entertainment services, technologies (including blockchain), web-based, advertising, financing, franchises, leisure services, beauty/cosmetic, medical, retail, marketing and the food and beverage industry. Has successfully assisting those business’ with services that include, but are not limited to, drafting and negotiating financing transactions, NDAs, intellectual property filings and legal support, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, data privacy, services agreements, strategic partnerships, manufacturing agreements, material transfer agreements, consulting agreements, franchising agreements, talent agreements (sports, entertainment, producers, and composers), real estate (commercial and residential), loan documentation, purchase and sale transactions, merges, acquisitions, dissolutions, licensing, mediation and litigation support.

 

Speaking Engagements

  • AAA Arbitrator Round Table Post Hearing Process, July 2024
  • Florida Bar’s Arbitration Forum Presentation on Post Hearing Issues, August 2024

 

 

Rates and Fees

Rates - Paul Burkhart

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West Palm Beach Rates
2 Party Case: $250 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $225 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $200 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request
Arbitration Hourly Rate: $500

Travel time and expenses, including meals and lodging, billed separately and split equally among the parties at the Neutral's hourly rate.
Pre/Post Consultation & Document Review: Hourly Mediation/Arbitration Rate

Mediation /Arbitration Admin Fees
West Palm Beach Mediation Admin Fee - $200 per party
Arbitration Commencement And Administration Fee: $1500 per party

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.

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.