Paul S. Reed

For nearly twenty years, Paul Reed has argued cases in trial and appellate courts throughout Florida and the United States. Paul brings extensive trial experience to the table after having represented clients in thousands of injury cases. He has achieved success for the victims of medical malpractice, automobile negligence, wrongful death, drowning cases, slip and falls, dog bites, assault and battery, nursing home abuse, motorcycle crashes, defective products, bicycle accidents, and more.

A native and longtime resident of Florida, Paul graduated Brandon High School where he was a standout on the baseball team. Paul continued his baseball career at Florida College and received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida in 1986. Paul obtained his Masters degree in Behavioral Science from USF, graduating with honors. Thereafter, Paul served on the faculty at USF Psychiatry Center Hospital where he taught children and adults with acute psychiatric disorders. He earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law in 1995 and continued serving individuals compromised by mental and physical injuries by asserting lawsuits against the parties responsible for the injuries.

Paul’s legal efforts and creative advocacy have earned him a reputation for taking the most difficult cases to trial. His dedication to fighting negligence is reflected in his work and life. In 1999, Paul established the Mark Mahoney Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament in order to honor his life long friend and teammate, Mark Mahoney, who passed away in an automobile accident. The golf tournament raises money for high school students who wish to attend Georgia Tech, Mark’s Alma Mater.

Paul is an established trial lawyer and dedicated father of three children: daughters Brittany and LeeAnn; and son Ryan, who is now his partner and in good standing with the Florida Bar.

Paul’s office is now practicing law in a new office located in Brandon, Florida off of Parsons Ave.

Mediation is an informal dispute settlement process run by a trained third party, called a mediator. Mediation is intended to bring two parties together to clear up misunderstandings, find out concerns, and reach a resolution. The process is voluntary, although it may be urged by an agency like the  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

During the mediation, each side will present its view of the issue, and the mediator will work with each side in a caucus to attempt to work out a settlement. At the end of the process, the mediator can present his or her findings and present a potential solution to the issue. The mediation process, unlike arbitration, is non-binding; that is, the mediator does not impose a decision on the parties, but he/she attempts to present a solution that is acceptable to both parties.

Mediation can be used in divorces, real estate, and labor bargaining, and in other disputes, in an attempt to avoid taking a case to court.