With more than 25 years of civil litigation experience, Barbi Feldman is recognized as both a skilled trial attorney and a trusted advisor to insurers, employers, and businesses navigating complex litigation and alternative dispute resolution. 

Barbi concentrates her practice on civil litigation, workers’ compensation, general liability, appellate advocacy, and alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. She has represented insurers, employers, and businesses across Florida, managing high-volume caseloads while guiding matters through settlement, negotiation, or trial. 

Throughout her career, Barbi has served as managing partner and shareholder at prominent Florida law firms, overseeing civil litigation divisions, regional offices, and ADR processes. She also gained early legal experience as a law clerk and bailiff for the Chief Judge of the Superior Court of Spokane County during law school. 

A Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator and Arbitrator, Barbi leverages her ADR expertise and practical, innovative approach to provide efficient and effective resolutions for clients, navigating complex disputes while delivering strategic guidance tailored to each client’s unique challenges. 

If you are seeking an attorney who combines decades of litigation experience, alternative dispute resolution expertise, and a client-focused approach, contact Barbi today to discuss your case. 

AREAS OF FOCUS

  • In addition to her practice areas, Barbi specializes in:

    • Complex liability issues with multiple parties 
    • Subrogation 
    • Coverage and Declaratory actions 
    • Coverage B or Part II Liability  
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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Barbi brings decades of experience in litigation, mediation, and arbitration. She has served as managing partner and shareholder at several Florida law firms, where she led civil litigation and ADR divisions and managed high-volume caseloads. She is admitted to practice in Florida and all three U.S. District Courts in the state. Her early career also included serving as a law clerk and bailiff for the Chief Judge of the Superior Court of Spokane County during law school. 

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MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP

  • The Florida Bar – Trial Lawyers Section, Workers’ Compensation Section, Entertainment and Sports Law Section, Civil Litigation Section, Appellate Section, Workers Compensation Rules Committee 
  • The Florida Bar – Trial Lawyers Section, Workers’ Compensation Section, Entertainment and Sports Law Section, Civil Litigation Section, Appellate Section, Workers Compensation Rules Committee 
  • Defense Research Institute 
  • Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of CourtFlorida Association for Women Lawyers (Past Board Member and Service Chair) 
  • Florida Association for Defense Lawyers (ADR Committee Member, Marketing Co-Chair, Seminar Co-Chair) 
  • Federal Bar Association 
  • American Bar Association 
  • Phi Alpha Delta International Law Fraternity 
  • Florida Blue Key, Leadership Society 
  • Omicron Delta Kappa National Honorary Society 
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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

  • Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Mediator, County & Circuit Court 
  • Florida Supreme Court Certified Appellate and Foreclosure Mediator 
  • Certified Arbitrator 
  • AV® Preeminent™ Rated by Martindale-Hubbell (2007–Present) 
  • Client Champion/Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell (2019–Present) 
  • Recognized Expert in General Liability Insurance Defense, Workers’ Compensation, Coverage B, Subrogation, and Heart & Lung Presumption 
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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • General Counsel, SPCA Florida (2013–Present) 
  • Board of Directors, SPCA Florida (2010–2013) 
  • Leadership Lakeland, Class XXVIII 
  • EMERGE Lakeland, Graduate 
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