Michael C. Siboni
Co-Founder
Michael (Mike) Siboni is a veteran trial attorney, mediator, and arbitrator with more than 36 years of experience in complex litigation and dispute resolution. He is Co-Founder of Summit ADR Academy, LLC, where he helps train attorneys, insurance professionals, and executives in the art and science of conflict resolution, mediation advocacy, and ethical negotiation.
As Managing Member of Siboni Law Group in Ocala, Florida, Mr. Siboni represents clients in aviation law, insurance defense, personal injury, wrongful death, commercial litigation, equine law, and product liability. His reputation for practical insight, case mastery, and professionalism has made him a sought-after neutral and legal strategist throughout Florida and beyond. He is Board Certified in Aviation Law by The Florida Bar and is admitted to practice before all U.S. District Courts in Florida, the 5th and 11th U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
Professional Recognitions & Leadership
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator (Circuit Civil & Appellate)
Resolves a broad range of civil disputes involving torts, insurance, contracts, and commercial conflicts. - Qualified Arbitrator, Florida Supreme Court
Serves as a neutral in arbitration proceedings across multiple subject areas including aviation, insurance, and business disputes. - Federal Court Mediator – U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Regularly selected by federal judges and counsel to manage complex pre-trial negotiations. - AV‑Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Recognized for the highest standard of professional excellence and ethical conduct based on peer review. - Florida Super Lawyers®
Selected as one of Florida’s leading attorneys in civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution. - Charter Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America (LCA)®
Invitation-only honorary society representing less than 0.5% of U.S. lawyers, based on excellence in litigation, trial advocacy, and professionalism. - National Speaker and ADR Thought Leader
Frequently lectures on mediation ethics, negotiation technique, and the role of litigation experience in effective dispute resolution. - Active Litigation Practice
Maintains a selective litigation docket, bringing current trial experience into his mediation practice.
Education
- LL.M. in Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law (Straus Institute)
- J.D., South Texas College of Law
- B.A., magna cum laude, Biscayne College (now St. Thomas University)