Attorney Biography
Law Office of Deborah Mastin, PA
construction attorney, arbitrator and mediator
Fellow, American College of Construction Lawyers
Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Lawyer
Florida certified circuit court mediator and qualified arbitrator
American Arbitration Assocition; National Roster of Construction neutrals, large complex case panels for construction and commercial disputes
International Centre for Dispute Resolution: arbitrator and mediator for international disputes
International Institute of Conflict Prevention and Resolution: construction and commercial panels
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, member
Dispute Resolution Board Foundation, Past President Region 1 (USA and Canada)
American Bar Association Forum on the Construction Industry, Governing Committee
American Bar Association Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division Governing Council
Florida Bar Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section: ADR Committee Co-chair, Construction Certification Review Course Co-vice chair
Former Assistant County Attorney for Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Represented public owners in connection with $7 Billion expansion of Miami International Airport and $2 Billion expansion of Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, performing arts centers, electric co-generation and chiller plants, power and utility distribution facilities, heavy and light rail transportation facilities, museums and stadiums
Publications:" ADR from the Owner's Perspective, Construction ADR, published by the ABA; co-author, International Subcontracting, Subcontracting Handbook, published by the ABA; co-author Managing the Risk of Building Defects, Construction Defect Hendbook, published by the ABA; Construction Damages, Florida Damages in Trial, published by the Florida Bar
Northeastern University School of Law, JD
Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of Architecture and Planning, SB