Florida Mediation Blog

Do you feel like you have no time, are burning a candle at both ends, while endlessly putting out raging fires? As Florida trial lawyers well know, the Florida Supreme Court amended the Rules of Civil Procedure last year to streamline case management and accelerate deadlines for civil trials. The Amendments to the Rules of Florida Civil Procedure have resulted in strict deadlines, less discretion for trial continuances, and faster trial dates.

I believe mediation can help parties efficiently resolve their disputes with certainty, reducing the risk of an adverse outcome, while saving time, money, and the stress of continuing a legal case.

How many times have you started making progress during negotiations at a mediation, only for it to unwind and have to start all over? You were on the cusp of an agreement, and then you find yourself in a series of endless rabbit holes chasing past grievances, unmet expectations, and rising emotions. So what happened?

If you're a Florida lawyer involved in dispute resolution, you've likely faced the challenge of helping a client get what they truly need, rather than what they emotionally want. Negotiation is not just about who’s right; it’s about creating value and finding a rational path to settlement.

The Key to Mediation Success is Problem Solving. Settling a legal case at mediation is similar to solving a Rubik's Cube. Just like a Rubik's Cube, a legal case has many different intertwined facets that must be aligned to find a solution.