May Porraspita is certified by the Florida Supreme Court to conduct civil circuit court, county court and family law mediations for The Mediation Group. For over a decade, May has focused her legal career in the areas of Worker’s Compensation (Claimant & Defense), Family Law, and Insurance Law. In private practice, she has represented a wide range of clients including uninsured employers, multiple insurance companies, Claimants, and Plaintiffs as well as individuals in divorce and child related disputes. Having represented litigants on both sides of the table allows May to bring a unique perspective to the issues at hand with insight on the pitfalls and benefits of taking a case through trial.
May is a native of South Florida and is fluent in Spanish. Her Cuban roots and personable demeanor provides Spanish-speaking litigants an opportunity to speak directly with the Mediator and feel she can understand not only their language but also their culture. May is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law and a member of the Association of South Florida Mediators and Arbitrators (ASFMA), Florida Bar Worker’s Compensation Section and Florida Bar Family Law Section.
