Joseph P. Farina, retired Chief Judge of the 11th Judicial Circuit, is a highly regarded active and effective settlement neutral who managed the resolution of countless complex matters as a Judge for over thirty years. As a dedicated mediator, arbitrator, special magistrate, neutral evaluator and neutral umpire at JAMS since 2012, Mr. Farina has distinguished himself as a knowledgeable and efficient neutral who works diligently every step of the way toward helping parties arrive at the best possible outcome to their dispute.

Named by Dade County Bar Association Legal Luminary Mediation Award as "Best Mediator," Mr. Farina served as a Circuit Judge in the Circuit Civil Division of the 11th Judicial Circuit in Miami- Dade County, Florida prior to joining JAMS. From 1995 to 2009, he served for 14 years as Chief Judge, supervising the full operations of the Miami-Dade Court system, which is comprised of 123 judges, 15 general magistrates, 20 traffic hearing officers, and more than 500 administrative court staff serving in 10 courthouses. Mr. Farina has been recognized by many national, state, and local organizations for his leadership, professionalism, and accomplishments. During his more than 30 years on the bench, Mr. Farina was consistently rated one of the top judges in bar association polls.