F. Shields McManus

“After retiring from the circuit court bench, I became a mediator to help people resolve their legal conflicts successfully and expeditiously. My experiences as a trial judge and as a trial lawyer has contributed to my skills as a mediator. “

F. Shields McManus grew up in South Florida and achieved a bachelor of Arts degree from Florida State University. He then graduated from the FSU College of Law with Honors. While at FSU he was commissioned an artillery officer in the United States Army Reserve.

F. Shields McManus is serving as a mediator, arbitrator and special magistrate. He brings his 40 years of experience as a civil trial lawyer and Florida Circuit Court judge to the alternate dispute resolution process.