Bridgepoint ADR offers effective and collaborative pathways to resolve conflicts outside the courtroom. With a focus on open dialogue, active listening, and innovative problem-solving, we guide clients toward efficient resolutions, preserving relationships and minimizing the stress of prolonged litigation.

We offer court-appointed non-binding arbitration under Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.820, providing parties with a fair, efficient forum to resolve disputes before trial. This process encourages settlement, reduces litigation costs, and fosters productive dialogue through impartial evaluation and informed discussion.

Bridgepoint ADR provides dispute resolution services for complex cases arising from international air disasters, commercial operations, and general aviation incidents. Experienced in the Montreal Convention, DOHSA, GARA, FAA/DOT regulations, and aviation contracts—including vendor, ramp, and ground handling agreements—our neutrals deliver informed, practical resolutions grounded in a deep understanding of the industry’s operational and regulatory realities.

Experienced in resolving a wide range of business and contract matters, our neutrals handle breaches, partnership and shareholder conflicts, franchise and distribution disagreements, business torts, and insurance coverage issues. At Bridgepoint ADR, we combine legal insight with practical business acumen to guide parties through complex negotiations, manage financial and operational risks, and achieve efficient, lasting resolutions outside of litigation.

Construction projects often generate complex disputes involving jobsite injuries, contractor liability, indemnity, and OSHA compliance. These matters can quickly become multi-party and highly technical, requiring both legal and industry insight. Our neutrals draw on extensive construction litigation experience to manage these challenges and deliver practical, efficient, and lasting resolutions.

With a deep understanding of coverage disputes and carrier dynamics, Bridgepoint ADR offers neutral and experienced mediation for first- and third-party claims, bad faith, subrogation, and allocation issues. We provide sessions for matters involving hurricane losses, PIP, UM/UIM, property, liability, and commercial policies—focusing on clarity, fairness, and efficient resolution.

Bridgepoint ADR provides structured and impartial dispute resolution sessions for mass tort and class action matters, managing the procedural and logistical challenges of large-scale litigation. Experienced with multidistrict litigation (MDL), discovery coordination, and complex settlement frameworks, we guide parties toward organized, equitable, and durable resolutions.

Bridgepoint ADR offers thoughtful and efficient ADR sessions for personal injury and wrongful death cases, providing a respectful alternative to courtroom litigation. With insight into liability, causation, and damages—spanning catastrophic injury, malpractice, product defects, and insurance complexities—we combine legal depth with empathy to achieve fair, timely outcomes.

Our neutrals provide skilled dispute resolution in product liability matters involving design and manufacturing defects, failure-to-warn claims, and complex causation issues. Drawing on both legal and technical insight, BridgePoint ADR helps manufacturers, insurers, and claimants address scientific, regulatory, and damages challenges efficiently and reach fair, durable settlements..

Disputes involving toxic exposure, contamination, and environmental cleanup often lie at the intersection of science, law, and policy. These matters demand both technical understanding and practical judgment. At BridgePoint ADR, our neutrals draw on experience in environmental and governmental litigation—including Superfund, remediation, and allocation claims—to help parties resolve complex causation and responsibility issues efficiently and effectively.

Experienced neutrals handle disputes involving trucking and commercial transportation claims arising from catastrophic collisions, negligent hiring, mechanical failures, and FMCSA compliance. These cases often involve complex liability questions and multi-layered insurance coverage. At BridgePoint ADR, we bring industry insight and practical understanding to help parties reach efficient, well-informed resolutions in high-stakes transportation matters.

The loss of life from a motor vehicle accident, medical error, product failure, or other tragedy presents profound emotional and financial challenges. These cases often involve multiple parties, disputed liability, and complex damages. At BridgePoint ADR, our neutrals approach each matter with empathy and clarity, providing a respectful forum where families, insurers, and counsel can work toward dignified, meaningful resolution.

Industrial disasters such as explosions, large-scale fires, chemical releases, and structural failures often raise complex questions of engineering, safety, and regulatory compliance. These cases require careful analysis of liability, causation, and risk distribution. At BridgePoint ADR, our neutrals draw on extensive experience in industrial and energy-related litigation to guide parties toward structured, efficient, and durable resolutions.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to methods like mediation and arbitration that help parties resolve conflicts outside of court. ADR is important because it saves time and cost, reduces stress, and allows for more creative, confidential, and tailored solutions. It also helps preserve relationships by focusing on collaboration rather than confrontation.
Bridgepoint ADR stands out for its depth of experience and personalized approach led by founder Edward Montoya, who brings exceptional legal insight and practical judgment to every matter. We also prioritize building strong, lasting relationships—taking the time to understand each client’s goals and working collaboratively to achieve meaningful, durable results.
Bridgepoint ADR offers Negotiation, pre-suit negotiation conferences, global settlement meetings with multiple parties, court-ordered mediation, court-ordered non-binding arbitration services and other strategic planning conferences.
A mediator is a neutral third party who assists disputing parties in reaching an agreement. They facilitate communication, help identify common ground, and aid in negotiating a mutually acceptable resolution. A mediator is a neutral third party who assists disputing parties in reaching an agreement. They facilitate communication, help identify common ground, and aid in negotiating a mutually acceptable resolution.
Qualifications for mediators and arbitrators vary by jurisdiction and the type of dispute. Most professionals receive formal training in conflict resolution and negotiation, with many specializing in specific areas of law or industry.
Edward Montoya earned his Juris Doctor degree and a Master’s in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, uniting advanced academic training with over three decades of litigation and dispute resolution experience. He is also a:
Florida Supreme Court certification and qualification ensure that neutrals meet rigorous standards of professionalism, ethical conduct, and demonstrated competence—equipping them to facilitate productive dialogue and fair, effective resolutions.
Global settlement conferences are meetings held before a lawsuit begins to attempt to resolve all or part of a dispute. Parties, with their legal representatives, negotiate with the help of a neutral facilitator to reach a comprehensive settlement agreement. These conferences aim to save time and money by resolving conflicts early without going to court.
Global settlement conferences and mediation are collaborative processes to achieve a mutually acceptable agreement, while binding and non-binding arbitration are formal processes to decide a dispute.
All three forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) are faster, less expensive, and less adversarial than going to court. Global settlement conferences and mediation allow parties more control over the outcome, reaching a tailored solution based on their needs and interests. On the other hand, arbitration grants decision-making power to a neutral third party such as an arbitrator.
During a mediation session, the mediator meets with the parties to discuss the issues, facilitate communication, and assist in negotiation. The mediator may offer suggestions or provide information, but they do not make decisions for the parties. The goal is to help parties reach a mutually acceptable resolution.
In non-binding arbitration, the arbitrator acts as a neutral evaluator, making a recommendation for resolution. Parties are free to accept or reject the recommendation, and may choose to pursue other forms of dispute resolution if they do not agree.
Binding arbitration involves a neutral third-party arbitrator who hears a dispute and makes a final decision based on presented evidence and arguments. The decision is legally enforceable if necessary.
Global settlement conferences maintain certain confidentiality standards since they are pre-suit processes. However, agreements drafted memorializing an agreement might not have confidentiality protections, especially when a party fails to meet its obligation under the agreement.
In contrast, mediation is normally held during the pendency of a court-filed case. The confidential nature of communication with a mediator is protected under Florida Statutes 44.401-44.406, also known as the Mediation Confidentiality and Privilege Act. Most communications are kept confidential except where disclosure is required or permitted by law. Maintaining confidentiality encourages open dialogue and allows the parties to reach agreements more efficiently.
Arbitration is a private process governed by Florida Statute 44.103(a). The parties can agree to keep the record confidential, making any information presented by the parties during a hearing private. However, the parties do hear each other's arguments during the process.
We provide both online and in-person global settlement conferences, mediation, and arbitration services. Our preferred online platforms include Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and WebEx. If clients prefer another platform, please contact us in advance—we’re happy to implement it to ensure a smooth and convenient session experience.
We offer flat fees for full-day, half-day, and multi-day global settlement conferences, mediation, or arbitration in most cases. Hourly rates may be available in certain circumstances. Mass Tort and Class Action cases have separate fee schedules. Please contact us at (305) 445-9292 to learn more about our fee options.