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Arbitrator Mediator in Naples FL Resume William David Shearer

William David Shearer is an Arbitrator / Mediator who possesses education, broad practical experience and expertise required to solve tough problems and avoid costly and time consuming litigation. He spent more than 38 years practicing law in federal, state and local courts; has wide-ranging experience in management and accounting; was a successful entrepreneur; was a hearing officer for both the Commonwealth of Kentucky and for the Louisville Metro Government; spent 15 years on the Jefferson County (Louisville, KY) Merit board, serving 14 years as Chairman; and rose to the rank of Captain in the Kentucky National Guard.

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Arbitrator Mediator in Naples FL Resume William David Shearer

William David Shearer is an Arbitrator / Mediator who possesses education, broad practical experience and expertise required to solve tough problems and avoid costly and time consuming litigation. He spent more than 38 years practicing law in federal, state and local courts; has wide-ranging experience in management and accounting; was a successful entrepreneur; was a hearing officer for both the Commonwealth of Kentucky and for the Louisville Metro Government; spent 15 years on the Jefferson County (Louisville, KY) Merit board, serving 14 years as Chairman; and rose to the rank of Captain in the Kentucky National Guard.

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W. David Shearer, Jr.

Mediator / Arbitrator
More than 38 years of experience as an attorney, entrepreneur, Hearing Officer, and Merit Board Chairman

2204 Paget Circle Naples, FL 34112 (239) 775-0967 (239) 537-4691 (cell)

Possesses education, broad practical experience and expertise required to solve tough problems and avoid costly and timeconsuming litigation. Spent more than 38 years practicing law in federal, state and local courts; has wide-ranging experience in management and accounting; was a successful entrepreneur; was a hearing officer for both the Commonwealth of Kentucky and for the Louisville Metro Government; spent 15 years on the Jefferson County (Louisville, KY) Merit board, serving 14 years as Chairman; and rose to the rank of Captain in the Kentucky National Guard. Meticulously organized and detail oriented. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

EDUCATION
Juris Doctor 1971 University of Louisville, School of Law Louisville, KY Post-Graduate Work 1966-67 University of Kentucky Lexington, KY B.S., Management and Accounting 1964 Minor in Business Administration Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY

EXPERIENCE
Attorney at Law 1972-2010 Involved in Civil Litigation (Federal, State and Local), Trials (representing both Plaintiff and Defendant), Mediations and Arbitrations, Personal Injury, Equine, Workers Compensation, Trust, Wills, Probate Estates, Pension and Profit Sharing, Blue-Sky Laws (Kentucky and other states), Taxation (Profit and Non-Profit), Domestic Matters, Adoption, Real Estate, SEC Requirements, Commercial Law, Administrative Law, and Appellate Law (Federal and State). Practiced in one or more levels of the courts in 98 of 120 counties in KY, providing broad practical experience and exposure to a diverse number of officers of the court. Jefferson County (Louisville, KY) Merit Board Chair (14 of 15 years) 1991-2006 The Merit Board conducted hearings on all appeals regarding employment issues such as suspensions and terminations. These proceedings were conducted trial de novo. As chairman, conducted hearings acting in same capacity as administrative judge, ruling on evidence and its admissibility, including relevance. Kentucky and Louisville Metro Gov. Hearing Officer (15 years) 1991-2006 Directed proceedings related to appeals where certain rights had been administratively denied. Examples include awards of rights of minority in governmental contracts, employment rights and other contractual issues. Conducted hearings acting in the same capacity as administrative judge, ruling on evidence and its admissibility, including relevance. COALIQUID, Inc. President and CEO 1976-1980 Led a synthetic fuel company (coal-oil-water mixture, treated ultrasonically for use as a substitute for industrial fuel oil) until McDonnell Douglas Corporation acquired the company in 1980. This alternative fuel was 30 years ahead of its time. Shearer & Kelly Co-Owner/Accountant 1964-1972 Firm provided general tax and accounting services. Kentucky National Guard Final Rank of Captain 1964-1972 Assumed two commands on Battery Level.

Certification
Florida Supreme Court: Certified Circuit Court Mediator (No. 26457R) Certified Family Court Mediator (No, 26457FR) *** Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator ***

Bar Admission
Attorney at Law, Commonwealth of Kentucky Bar No. 63550 ***

Associations
(past or present)
American and Kentucky Bar Association *** Louisville / Jefferson County Bar Association *** Federal Bar Association

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