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Gill S. Freeman

Arbitrator Mediator Neutral Evaluator Special Master
Miami, FL, United States

About

Following nearly two decades of service as a judge on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, this neutral transitioned to private practice as a mediator and arbitrator. During her tenure on the bench, she presided over the Complex Business Litigation Division for five years and spent eleven years in the Family Division. Her professional background includes extensive experience handling high-stakes commercial disputes, construction litigation, and intricate family law matters involving significant assets.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Construction Employment & Labor Entertainment & Media Estates & Probate Family Law & Divorce Healthcare & Life Sciences Insurance Intellectual Property Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Judge
2016
Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida
1997–2016
Presiding Judge
Complex Business Litigation Division
Judge
2011–2016
Family Division
Partner
1997–2008
Silver & Freeman
Associate
1981–1997
Walton Lantaff Schroeder & Carson
1977–1981

Publications Leadership

  • Author, 'The Complex Business Litigation Division: A Five-Year Retrospective', Daily Business Review (2016)
  • Speaker, 'Navigating Complex Commercial Mediations', Florida Bar Annual Convention (2018)
  • Chair, Florida Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Contract and Business Cases (2010–2014)
  • Faculty Member, Florida College of Advanced Judicial Studies

Positioning Takeaways

This neutral offers a rare combination of specialized expertise in both complex commercial litigation and high-net-worth family law, backed by nineteen years of judicial experience.

License & Certifications

  • Florida Bar Admission (1977)
  • Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator

Education

J.D.
University of Miami School of Law
1977
B.A.
Temple University
1970

Distinction

Served as one of the founding judges of the Complex Business Litigation Division in Miami-Dade County.

Reputation

Recognized by legal professionals for her deep understanding of complex financial structures and her ability to facilitate resolutions in highly contentious multi-party disputes.