Tom DeBari
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Overview

Tom DeBari

Tom DeBari is a full-time mediator and arbitrator who handles cases involving automobile claims, business litigation, insurance issues, personal injury, and general civil litigation.

Tom believes that meditation provides a proven framework for the dignified, efficient and complete resolution of most legal and business matters. A mediation conference affords parties the opportunity, perhaps the only opportunity, to engage in dialogue, not diatribe; to inform rather than interrogate, and to create a mutually acceptable solution to their dispute.

Tom graduated from Brandeis University with a BA in political science before receiving a JD from Stetson College of Law in 1992. He began his legal career at the Tampa law firm of Trapp, Chastain & Uiterwyk, where he practiced personal injury and coauthored seminar materials for the National Business Institute in the areas of automobile negligence and premises liability. He then focused his practice in workers’ compensation defense at the Lakeland law firm formerly headed by United States Congressional Representative Dennis Ross, representing governmental entities and several statewide insurance carriers.

Later, he became a partner at Wendel, Chritton, Parks, DeBari & Peddy, Chartered, where he serves as Florida workers’ compensation counsel to the National Football League Players Association, Major League Baseball as well as the National Hockey League. He also lectured and appeared as a radio commentator on sports law and sports venue security.

In 2003, he became a partner in the firm of Harbsmeier, DeZayas, Appel, Harden & DeBari, P.A. He successfully tried cases on behalf of Florida’s major workers’ compensation carriers in addition to defending the State of Florida in insurance liability and tort claims. He also served as lead counsel in litigation which resulted in a worldwide recall of defective and dangerous construction equipment. In 2008, he became president of the Tampa-Lakeland law firm, Kimsey & DeBari, P.A.

To learn more about Tom, read his spotlight.

Professional or Trade Affiliations

  • Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
  • Florida Supreme Court – Qualified Arbitrator
  • Member, Florida Bar
  • Member, Florida Circuit Civil Mediator Society
  • Member, American Society of Distinguished Neutrals
Rates and Fees

Rates - Tom DeBari

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Tampa Rates 3hr Min.
2 Party Case: $300 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $275 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $250 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request
Arbitration Hourly Rate: $600

Travel time and expenses, including meals and lodging, billed separately and split equally among the parties at the Neutral's hourly rate.
Pre/Post Consultation & Document Review: Hourly Mediation/Arbitration Rate

Mediation /Arbitration Admin Fees
Tampa Mediation Admin Fee - $200 per party
Arbitration Commencement And Administration Fee: $1500 per party

MEDIATION CANCELLATION POLICY

Mediations cancelled within 10 days of the mediation will be charged a cancellation fee of $500. However, mediations cancelled, rescheduled or settled within 24 hours of the mediation will be charged 3 of the Neutral's hourly rate . Cancellation fees shall be sent to the cancelling party unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.

ARBITRATION FEE PAYMENT POLICY

Arbitration Commencement and Administrative Fee is $1500.00 per party, per arbitrator. At the commencement of arbitration, each party will be invoiced $1500.00. This fee is refundable minus $500.00 per party until the initial case management order has been issued. All arbitration related invoices are due upon receipt.

ARBITRATION CANCELLATION POLICY

If a single-day Arbitration Hearing scheduled on the merits of the case cancels or reschedules within 15 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 4 hours of the Arbitrator’s hourly rate. However, if the single-day Arbitration Hearing cancels or reschedules within 2 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 8 hours of the Arbitrator’s hourly rate.

If a multi-day Arbitration Hearing scheduled on the merits of the case cancels or reschedules within 28 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 4 hours of the Arbitrator's hourly rate for each day reserved for the hearing. However, if the multi-day Arbitration Hearing cancels or reschedules within 7 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 8 hours of the Arbitrator's hourly rate for each day reserved for the hearing.

Issuance of the Final Arbitration Order/Award

Arbitration Awards/Orders will not be issued to either party until Miles has received full payment for all fees and expenses associated with the arbitration.