Florida Mediation Blog

Before becoming a full-time mediator, I spent more than 27 years as a lawyer representing clients in civil claims in Florida. My chair shifted between both Plaintiff and Defense work, while at my own small law firm and then at a large firm. No matter what chair I sat in at the time, picking a mediator was one of the most consequential decisions in a case. Why is this? Because only 1.2% of all civil cases in Florida are actually resolved at trial. A good mediator can help you

I am pleased to announce that I have just launched my own podcast: The Meaningful Mediation Podcast. The goal of The Meaningful Mediation Podcast is to provide the best mediation tips and strategies for negotiation from leading lawyers and negotiators.

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?