Is Mediation Right for Your Situation?
Mediation may be appropriate when parties wish to:
- Resolve disputes outside of court
- Reduce the cost and time associated with litigation
- Maintain greater control over the outcome
- Improve communication
- Preserve ongoing relationships
- Explore creative solutions that may not be available through litigation
Our Services
Pre-Mediation Coaching
Prepare with confidence before your mediation session. Pre-mediation coaching helps participants clarify their goals, organize important information, identify priorities, and develop strategies for productive communication during mediation.
Pre-Suit Mediation
Our Pre-suit mediation service offers a confidential, cost-effective way to resolve civil and family law disputes before formal litigation. Through guided negotiation, we help parties reach mutually agreeable solutions, saving time and reducing legal costs.
Circuit Civil Mediation
Circuit Civil Mediation
Civil mediation may involve contract disputes, business disagreements, homeowner association matters, property disputes, construction conflicts, personal injury claims, and other civil matters where parties wish to explore voluntary resolution before or during litigation.
Family Mediation
Circuit Civil Mediation
Family matters such as divorce, property division, child custody, support, and visitation involving married and unmarried individuals. It provides a non-adversarial, informal process that encourages open communication and cooperation between parties.
Court-Appointed Mediation (Florida)
We serve as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator for court-ordered and court-referred matters in accordance with Florida court rules and procedures.
How Court Mediation Works
- Court issues an Order of Referral.
- Parties select or are assigned a mediator.
- Mediation is scheduled.
- Session is conducted.
- Report filed with the court.
What to Expect
- All parties must attend mediation
- Participants must have full authority to settle
- The process is confidential under Florida law
- Mediation is conducted in accordance with applicable court rules
- Fees and scheduling may be governed by court order
Ready to discuss your matter?
The Mekling Group to learn more about mediation, arbitration, or other conflict resolution services. We will help determine whether our services are appropriate for your situation and answer questions about the process.
Court-Appointed Arbitration Services (Florida)
The Mekling Group provides court-appointed arbitration services in eligible civil matters where non-attorney arbitrators are authorized under Florida law. Arbitration offers parties a structured process in which a neutral arbitrator hears the matter and issues a decision in accordance with applicable rules and procedures.
- Neutral and impartial proceedings
- Professional administration of the arbitration process
- Conducted in accordance with applicable Florida arbitration rules and ethical standards