Mr. Jarvis is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit and Appellate Mediator whose mediation practice is focused exclusively on complex technical issues arising in commercial aviation transactions and air crash litigation—areas in which traditional mediators typically lack the specialized knowledge and experience required.
Mediation is a confidential, collaborative, and cost-effective method of resolving disputes. It is particularly valuable in aviation matters where ongoing business relationships, technical issues, and commercial considerations benefit from a flexible, non-adversarial approach.
Mediation is often the most efficient path to resolution, particularly in disputes involving technical aircraft issues, maintenance records, operational failures, or complex contractual structures.
Arbitration—whether before a single arbitrator or a three-member panel—offers a binding alternative to litigation. In a three-member panel, each party selects one arbitrator, and those two select the third. Arbitration is frequently promoted as faster and more specialized than court proceedings, but it also has important considerations:
Key Considerations
Challenging an Award
Requires filing a lawsuit and proving the arbitrator(s):
Aviation disputes often involve highly technical issues—aircraft systems, maintenance records, operational failures, regulatory compliance, and complex contractual structures. Effective mediation requires a mediator who understands engineering, regulations, recordkeeping, and the unique risks inherent in flight operations.
Mr. Jarvis’s background as a commercial pilot, former U.S. Marine Corps jet engine mechanic, jet helicopter crew chief, and fixed-wing jet trainer plane captain provides a level of technical insight rarely found in the mediation field. This expertise allows him to quickly identify the core issues, evaluate technical evidence, and guide parties toward informed, practical resolutions.
