David Lichter

David is an experienced litigator whose work is now solely devoted to arbitrating and mediating a wide variety of disputes. He has mediated and arbitrated over 2,000 matters as a dispute resolver.

Experience

Mr. Lichter has served as a Chair or wing arbitrator in over 170 arbitrations conducted under the auspices of the AAA, ICDR, AHLA, ICC, CPR, FINRA/NASD or as a privately-selected arbitrator. He has been named as a Special Master, Special Magistrate and Special Investigator in state and federal court. David has served as an advocate and lead/coordinating counsel for approximately 4,000 individual arbitrations filed with AAA and as lead or sole counsel in approximately 40 FINRA/NASD arbitrations He has served as a mediator for more than 1,900 matters involving a wide variety of controversies in state and federal court, the AAA or pre-suit.

Work History

Federal Judicial Law Clerk, Jacksonville, Florida (1982-84); Assistant U.S. Attorney (1984-89); associate & partner, Kenny Nachwalter, P.A. (1989-2003); founding partner, David Lichter & Associates (2003-2006); founding partner, Higer Lichter & Givner (2006-2014); founding partner, Lichter Law Firm (2015-present).

Training

ACE21 Impartiality: Do You Know Where Your Biases Are? 2021; ADS S01 - Cybersecurity Awareness Training for AAA Panelists, 2020; Florida Bar: Arbitration Online, 2020; AAA Adoption of Employment & FLSA Discovery Protocols, 2020; AAA Emerging Topics in Arbitration, 2020; AAA/ABA: Arbitration and Mediation in the Time of Coronavirus, 2020; ABA Navigating Virtual Hearings in the Age of COVID-19, 2020; ACE20 - Cyber Security: A Shared Responsibility, 2019; AAA ACE19 Case Finances: What Arbitrators Need to Know, 2019; Arbitrator Roundtable - Current Trends in Arbitration, 2019; CI Arb Accelerated International Arbitration Training 2019; Arbitrator Performance and Demeanor ~ Meeting Participant Expectations, 2018; AAA Conducting Research & Investigations: The Arbitrator\"s Authority ACE09, 2017; AAA Clarity in Award Writing, 2016; AAA/ICDR/Mediation.org Panel Conference, 2016; AAA Crossing the Line: New Developments in the Law of Arbitral Jurisdiction, 2015; AAA Arbitrating in a Digital World; Fair & Expeditious Management of Electronic Discovery, 2015;AAA, Get a Grip! Wrangling the Mediation Process to Improve Your Chances of Success in Multi-Party Disputes 2015; AAA Webinar, Innovative Testimony Techniques for the Arbitration Hearing, 2014; ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, 14th Annual Spring Conference, 2012; AAA Advanced Mediator Training: Managing the Dynamics of a Multi-Party Case, 2011; AAA Maximizing Efficiency & Economy in Arbitration: Challenges at the Preliminary Hearing, 2011; AAA Chairing an Arbitration Panel: Managing Procedures, Process & Dynamics ACE05, 2010; AAA Advanced Mediator Training, 2010; AAA Arbitration Awards: Safeguarding, Deciding & Writing Awards ACE01, 2009; AAA Arbitration Fundamentals and Best Practices for New Arbitrators, 2009; Mediation Training Center, Exploring Problem Solving Frontiers, 2007; NASD, Revised Code of Arbitration Procedure Training, 2007; ABA Section of Dispute Resolution, ADR on My Mind, 2006; Mediation Services, Inc., Supreme Court Certified - Family Mediation Training, 2005; NASD, Panel Member Training, 2005; Mediation Institute of America, Inc., Florida Supreme Court Approved, Circuit Civil Mediation Training 1997.

License(s)

Florida, 1983; Certified Civil Circuit Court Mediator, Florida, 2000; Program Arbitrator, Florida, @ 2010

Education

B.A., Brandeis University, cum laude, 1979; J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, cum laude, 1982

Publications

\"A Neutral\"s View of Preliminary Arbitration Issues,\" 39 Alternatives 59 (April 2021); \"Speak Firmly and Carry a Native American Talking Stick: Calming Turbulent Waters Using an Ancient Tradition,\" AAA Dispute Resolution Journal, 2019; \"A Practical Path Towards Better Mediations,\" Business Torts Newsletter, American Association for Justice, 2007; \"Improving Your Mediation Experience: Practical Tips and Suggestions,\" Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association Bar Journal, 2006.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America 2007-present (Mediation & Arbitration) (2022 Lawyer of the Year, Mediation; 2020 Lawyer of the Year, Arbitration); SuperLawyers, 2007-present (Top 100 Lawyer on several occasions); Top Solo Attorney, 2017, Miami-Dade County Bar Association; A/V rated by Martindale Hubbell since 1990.

Panels

Commercial, Large Complex, Healthcare & Employment, AAA; Master Mediator Panel, AAA; Register of Mediators, all U.S. District Courts, Florida; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida; Register of Mediators, FINRA

Associations

American Arbitration Association; American Health Law Association; National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals

Miscellaneous

Member, Standing Committee for Grievance Mediation and Fee Arbitration, Florida Bar; Past Vice-Chair, Securities Litigation Committee, Dade County Bar Association; Past Chair, Federal Court Practice Committee, Florida Bar; Numerous lectures on mediation and arbitration at local, state and national level (law schools, bar associations; bar programs)