Florida Mediation Blog

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.

2025 has ushered in substantial changes in Florida regarding how civil legal claims are handled. Without going into the minutiae, civil case

Next month, I will be in Dallas, Texas, and have the privilege of presenting at the 2025 WIND Conference on the new mediation formula