Oscar A. Sanchez

OAS Mediation

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309

305-607-7931

Attorneys Fees, Commercial Litigation, Complex Litigation, Construction, Creditor's Rights, International, Landlord/Tenant, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Title Insurance


Oscar A. Sanchez earned his juris doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, earning membership in the Order of the Coif. He was an equity partner with a national law firm before deciding to devote his career to mediations. Oscar is certified by the Florida Supreme Court in Civil Circuit and Appellate Mediations, and has achieved the Florida Supreme Court Approved Certificate of Training Completion for Court-Appointed Arbitrators. In his non-work hours, Oscar works diligently to better the legal profession through his leadership, having served as President of the University of Florida Law Alumni Council, and presently serving as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the University of Florida Law Center Association. He has served on a Florida Bar Grievance Committee, and is currently Vice Chair of the Judicial Nominating Procedures Committee of the Florida Bar. Oscar is a frequent speaker on matters affecting the legal profession, often devoting his presentations to the topic of legal ethics. He has been repeatedly recognized in various peer reviewing organizations.
Most civil cases filed in Florida will be mediated by court order or by agreement at some stage in the litigation. In fact, Chapter 44 of the Florida statutes generally addresses mediations and provides that except in certain limited circumstances, a Court must upon the request of a party, refer to mediation any filed civil action for monetary damages. Additionally, pre-suit mediation may be required by statute or by an underlying agreement, or the parties may independently and voluntarily decide they want to submit their dispute to pre-suit mediation. Again, mediation may occur pre-suit, or after the lawsuit is filed.



Education

J.D. University of Florida Levin College of Law
1982; Order of the Coif

M.A. University of Florida
1980; Certificate in Public Administration

B.A. University of Florida
1979

Professional Memberships & Activities

Vice Chair, 2016-2017
Florida Bar Judicial Nominating Procedures Committee

Member, 2011-2016
Florida Bar Judicial Nominating Procedures Committee

Member, 2007-2010
Florida Bar Grievance Committee 11-J

President, 2003-2004
University of Florida Law Alumni Council

Chair, 2015-2017; Vice Chair, 2013-2015; Chair of Membership Orientation Committee, 2013-2015; Chair of Stewardship Committee, 2011-2014
University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc., Board of Trustees

Secretary, 2015-Present
University of Florida Association of Hispanic Alumni, Member of Board of Directors, 2011-2015

Member
Eugene P. Spellman Chapter of the American Inns of Court

Court Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals
Eleventh Circuit

U.S. District Court
Middle District of Florida

U.S. District Court
Southern District of Florida

Florida Bar

Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Circuit and Appellate Court Mediator (Fla. S. Ct. #33566 RA)

Awards & Recognition

The Best Lawyers in America 2013-2017
Listed in Florida for Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Real Estate

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 Martindale-Hubbell
AV Preeminent Rated

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1000 Brickell Avenue, Suite 920
Miami, FL 33131

P: 305-607-7931
E: [email protected]