Norman Gerstein

With over twenty years of service as a Circuit Court Judge in Miami-Dade County, this neutral has presided over more than 300 jury trials and thousands of bench trials. Since transitioning to private practice in 2011, he has focused on alternative dispute resolution, handling a wide array of civil litigation matters including complex commercial cases and multi-party disputes.

This neutral offers significant judicial experience from the 11th Judicial Circuit, making him well-suited for complex civil and commercial disputes requiring a deep understanding of trial dynamics.

Served as a judge for 25 years in one of the nation's busiest judicial circuits, bringing extensive trial-bench perspective to the mediation table.

He is recognized for his ability to manage high-stakes litigation and is noted for a calm, persistent approach that facilitates settlement in difficult cases.