South Gate Plaza
3490 Beach Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32207

Case Coordinator
Carol Tyson: (904) 858-1390

Case Coordinator
Danielle Walker: (904) 858-1390

Mediation offers a forum for solving conflicts before going to court. By reaching a settlement during mediation, you avoid the uncertainty of a trial in which the judge will dictate the result. In mediation a neutral third party listens to both sides of a case and encourages a resolution. It is informal and confidential.

Types of Disputes Mediated

Breach of Contract
Minor Property Damage
Recovery of Money/Property
Automobile Repair
Employer/Employee
Consumer Cases
Product Liability
Neighborhood Disputes
Suits for Goods and Services
Personal Injury
Construction Disputes
Other Small Claims

The Mediation Process
Only the parties directly involved in the dispute and/or their attorneys are allowed to attend the mediation conference unless both sides agree to include an interested third party. Each litigant is given the opportunity to present each of their sides of the case and any supporting documentation without interruption. The parties then attempt to reach a settlement.

Mediators
The mediators are volunteers who have been trained by the Supreme Court of Florida. The mediators cannot give legal advice. They are only present to facilitate the process of settlement and to suggest possible solutions. They cannot advise you as to whether or not you have a good case, what to say in an agreement, or whether or not you have made an agreement that is in your best interest.

Scope of Confidentiality
All information not available through other methods, obtained during the mediation conference is confidential. It cannot be used if your case goes to trial. Also, the mediator cannot be subpoenaed to court to testify on behalf of either party.

What Happens If An Agreement Is Reached?
When a mutually acceptable agreement is reached, the mediator assists in preparing a written document reflecting the conditions on which the parties have agreed. The document is then signed by each party and the mediator. Each party is given a copy of the agreement. It is YOUR responsibility to review the agreement and make sure all amounts are correct. Do not sign the agreement because you feel threatened or pressured by the other party.