Roy S. Kobert
COMMERCIAL | BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY, MEDIATOR
CERTIFIED Federal Court Mediator, Middle District of Florida, Bankruptcy Court Mediator, All Florida Districts, Registry of Bankruptcy Mediators, District of Delaware
OFFERING VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON MEDIATION
CALENDAR
To reserve a mediation session, please select a suitable time slot from any of the available dates on the real-time calendar below. A quick interactive APPOINTMENT REQUEST will collect contact details and case information. Once submitted, we will be in touch promptly with confirmation and required paperwork.
Notifications and reminders are also set up to ensure participants are well-prepared and informed.
FEE SCHEDULE
Rates & Transparent Billing
The hourly fee for my services shall be $345.00 per hour per party plus all associated costs including any travel, lodging and food which will be evenly split between the parties.
I only bill for attorney interactions and mediation session time. I do not bill for non-attorney interactions such as review of your pre-mediation submissions and materials, independent review of dockets, court orders or relevant pleadings as well as any travel time itself, administrative matters, including drafting and filing Notices of Mediation and required Mediator’s Report filed with the Court.
About Roy Kobert
Roy Kobert is a seasoned mediator with over 35 years of legal experience and 17 years in ADR practice. He has handled more than 750 mediation cases, and his expertise spans across various legal areas including commercial, bankruptcy, and civil disputes.
Roy is a recognized expert in all facets of bankruptcy matters (drafting of competing Chapter 11 plans of reorganization, presuit and pending adversary proceedings, including avoidable preferences, fraudulent transfer (including Ponzi fraud litigation) and fraud in the inducement, claims objections and objections to discharge/dischargeability). The bankruptcy courts in Miami, West Palm Beach and Orlando have ratified Roy’s selection as the exclusive mediator for numerous preference and fraudulent transfer adversaries. Board certified for more than 20 years, Roy’s practice accommodates both online and in-person sessions.
In addition to bankruptcy matters, Roy has mediated a broad range of commercial disputes in state and federal courts including, among other matters, claims for breach of contract, non-compete and restrictive covenants, partnership disputes, banking and U.C.C. Article 9 issues, receiverships, insurance coverage and bad faith claims, post judgment collection and domestication of foreign judgments, financial aspects of divorce, employment, eminent domain and inverse condemnation, valuation disputes, business dissolution, legal malpractice, lender liability, trademark and service mark infringement, unfair competition, replevin and garnishments, landlord/tenant disputes and foreclosure/lien contests. On several occasions, Roy was retained to mediate cases where prior attempts were unsuccessful.
MEDIATION TRAINING
In 2011, Roy was the first Florida-based graduate of the 40 hour advanced mediation course conducted by the St. John’s University School of Law (New York City) Governor Hugh Carey Center for Dispute Resolution.
MEMBERSHIPS
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Mediator
- American Bankruptcy Institute, since 1998
- American Board of Certification, Board of Directors, 2007-2011
- Bankruptcy Law Educational Series Foundation, Pro Bono, Middle District of Florida
- Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association, Past President
- Diversity & Inclusion Steering Committee, 9th Circuit, Inaugural Year
- Tampa Bay Bar Association
Mediation Professional Associations
- Diplomate, National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (by invitation only)
- Bankruptcy, Model Mediation Rules Committee
- Alternate Dispute Resolution Section, The Florida Bar
- Florida Association of Professional Mediators
- Panelist, Florida Bar Grievance Mediation & Fee Arbitration Program
Mediation Publications
- Contributing Author, Bankruptcy Mediation (intermediate level book) published by the American Bankruptcy Institute (Second Edition, 2016)
- ZOOMing Along…How to Get the Most Out of Your Next Virtual Mediation; Spring 2021 publication by the Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association
- Painful Lessons I Learned at Mediation; Fall 2022 publication by the Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association
- Mediator’s Guide to Next Gen Virtual Mediations; Spring 2023 publication by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the Florida Bar
Instructor at Mediation Seminars
- “Effective Use of Mediation in Commercial Bankruptcy Matters,” (37th Annual Paskay/American Bankruptcy Institute Seminar)
- “Mediation as an Effective Cost Saving Measure in Chapter 11” (Jacksonville Bankruptcy Bar Association Annual Seminar)
Awards and Recognitions
- AV Preeminent™ rated by Martindale-Hubbell, consistently 2004-Present (Bankruptcy) (Alternative Dispute Resolution, 2015)
- Best Lawyers in America, consistently 2006-Present
- Florida Super Lawyers, consistently 2006-Present
- Top 50 Lawyers in Orlando, 2018-2020 and 2022
- Chambers USA, Bankruptcy/Restructuring, 2005-Present (Band 2)
- Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow, 2013-2015
- Orlando Magazine, Best Lawyers, 2006-2007 and 2009 to present
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, consistently 2009-Present;
- Litigation – Bankruptcy, consistently 2009-Present
- Florida Trend, Legal Elite, 2005, 2009, 2012, and 2014-Present
- Leading Florida Attorney, Bankruptcy and Workout Law, 2007-Present
- Named “Top 10 Businessmen to Watch in 2009,” Orlando Business Journal
- America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators, Northern Florida 2019
Education
- University of Miami, B.A., 1984
- University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 1988
- St. John’s University School of Law, Gov. Hugh L. Carey Dispute Resolution Center, Certified Inaugural Class, First Florida Graduate, 2011
Giving Back To The Community
As a personal commitment to giving back to the community, I pledge a $50 donation to a charity of choice for each participating attorney during the mediation.
I encourage my clients to select organizations they or their clients are passionate about, ensuring that the contribution support causes that truly matter.
It is a happy step to make a positive impact beyond the courtroom, as well as support diverse and meaningful charitable initiatives.
Case Experience
Bankruptcy Matters
- Competing Chapter 11 plans of reorganization
- Pre-suit and pending adversary proceedings
- Avoidable preferences and fraudulent transfer litigation (including Ponzi fraud litigation)
- Fraud in the inducement
- Claims objections
Civil & Commercial Disputes
- Breach of contract
- Noncompete agreements and restrictive covenants
- Partnership disputes
- Banking and Article 9 issues
- Eminent domain and valuation disputes
- Business dissolution
- Landlord/tenant disputes
- Foreclosure/lien contests
Other Case Experience Includes
- Anti-Trust
- Banking & Finance
- Bankruptcy/Creditors
- Business Dissolution
- Commercial/Business
- Contract Disputes
- Debt Collections
- Divorce (High Asset)
- Eminent Domain
- Family Businesses
- International
- Landlord/Tenant
- Local Govt./Municipalities
- Mortgage Foreclosure
- Partnerships
- Real Estate
- Securities
- Shareholder Disputes
- Title Disputes
- Unfair Competition
- Venture Capital
Resources
The resource hub contains easy access to essential documents to enhance your mediation experience with Roy Kobert Mediation.
Please download Roy Kobert’s RateCard & CV for future reference. Also find guidance on preparing for virtual mediation sessions via Zoom, which will make the process seamless and efficient. Additionally, explore comprehensive Rules for Mediation, providing clarity and structure to the mediation journey.
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MEDIATION GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESS
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CONTACT
MEDIATOR / Roy Kobert
CELL / 321.945.2888
EMAIL / roy@kobertmediation.com
ORLANDO / 407.439.2929
TAMPA / 813.736.5199
SEATTLE / 425.584.5401
CASE MANAGER / Jasmine King
EMAIL / casemanager@kobertmediation.com