Charles A. Buford

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Board-Certified Business Litigation and Board-Certified Civil Trial Attorney | Certified Circuit Civil Mediator

With over 40 years of legal experience and more than 1,000 cases successfully mediated since 1998, Charles “Chuck” Buford is a highly sought-after Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator. He is board-certified in business litigation and civil trial by The Florida Bar, bringing a wealth of expertise to resolving complex disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.

Chuck’s mediation practice covers a broad range of industries, including real estate, construction, employment, banking, probate, and commercial litigation. Whether through Zoom or in-person sessions, he is committed to facilitating fair and practical resolutions.

Areas of Expertise in Mediation:

• Business & Commercial Litigation
• Real Estate & Construction Disputes
• Employment & Workplace Disputes
• Probate & Trust Litigation
• Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice
• Insurance & Professional Liability Claims
• All Types of Miscellaneous General Civil Litigation
• Contracts, Debts, Foreclosure, and More

Professional Credentials:

• Board-Certified in Business Litigation, The Florida Bar (since 1992)
• Board-Certified Civil Trial Attorney, The Florida Bar (since 1992)
• Admitted to The Florida Bar – 1981
• Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator (Since 1998)
• Recognized Member, Florida Circuit-Civil Mediator Society

Distinctions & Memberships

• The Best Lawyers in America© (Since 2013) – Commercial Litigation
• American Bar Association – Litigation Section
• The Florida Bar – Trial Lawyers Section
• Clearwater Bar Association – Litigation Section

Education

• University of Florida, J.D., 1980
• University of Florida, B.S.B.A. with Honors, 1977

Chuck’s extensive background in business litigation and dispute resolution makes him an ideal mediator for parties seeking an efficient, fair, and results-driven approach to conflict resolution.

To schedule a mediation session (via Zoom or in-person), contact Chuck today.