“I have never dealt with a more effective mediator.  You’re able to innovatively settle cases that we thought couldn’t be settled.  And I don’t think you’ve done it the same way twice.’

“The judge didn’t particularly like this case or the way it has proceeded.  He was reluctant to continue the trial and only did so because of your sterling efforts.  This was a difficult case to settle, and that would not have happened without you.”

                   James A. Bolling

                   Smith Hulsey & Busey

                   Jacksonville, Florida

“Charlie has a strong background as an excellent trial lawyer, which has equipped him to be a mediator with insight and superb skill at finding ways to bring resolution to a complex case.   I would recommend Charlie to anyone with a difficult case who needs a highly effective mediator.”

                   Robert O. Stripling, Jr.

                   Stripling & Stripling

                   Gainesville, Florida

“I want to thank you for the recent successful mediations with which you assisted.   Given the issues, both with the cases and clients, it was beneficial to have your extensive experience to call upon.  More importantly, my clients left the mediation satisfied with the process, not just the result.   Even though it was sometimes a difficult environment, I appreciate that you took the time that was necessary to work through all of my clients’ concerns, along with explaining the other side’s position and reasoning.  I believe those efforts, in addition to quickly gaining my clients’ respect, greatly assisted in getting difficult cases resolved timely.”

                   Randall Rutledge

                   Farah & Farah

                   Jacksonville, Florida

“Charlie successfully mediated a very complicated commercial case.   The parties had great animosity and mistrust for one another.   Concluding the case required an understanding of the issues as well as the ability to persuade otherwise intransigent personalities.   Charlie brings a wealth of ability and insight to the process.”

                   Richard Stoudemire

                   Saalfield, Shad, Jay, Stokes, Inclan & Stoudemire

                   Jacksonville, Florida

“Charlie Howell is an invaluable asset as a mediator.   When I attend mediations, it is of paramount importance that I know the mediator is persuasively presenting my case to the other side in private session.  That can only happen through a mediator who has tried many, many cases, and as a result has earned unique credibility and authority.   Charlie has “been in the trenches” in a literal life-time of trials.  He has earned the respect that is crucial in tough mediations.

It is also a bonus to me as a plaintiffs’ attorney that Charlie has so much experience on the defense side, and he knows how to relate to defense counsel and insurance adjusters in a myriad of ways that I never could.   Charlie has the invaluable pairing of determination and experience that makes for the best possible mediation experience for my client and me.”

                    Eric Block

                   Jacksonville, Florida

“We have used Charlie Howell as a mediator frequently and have been consistently pleased with the results.   His substantial experience as a successful trial lawyer brings credibility and persuasiveness that frequently produce compromise in the most difficult circumstances.”

                   Stephen D. Busey

                   Smith Hulsey & Busey

                   Jacksonville, Florida

“Charlie Howell recently mediated a shareholder dispute case for me involving ten’s of millions of dollars.   Charlie made himself available on very short notice and quickly got up to speed on very complex commercial and accounting issues involved in the case.   Through is vast experience and stubborn persistence, he was able to get both parties to look beyond their inflamed personal emotions and come to a reasonable number.   He was efficient, thorough, and very even handed.   In addition, he remained available through the next couple of weeks while the details of a buyout were worked out and closed.   Charlie was easy to work with and handled a difficult situation very well.   Ultimately all parties involved were satisfied.  “

                   Edward McCarthy III

                   Rogers Towers

                   Jacksonville, Florida