What Is Mediation in Florida?
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Mediation is a voluntary, confidential dispute resolution process in which a neutral third party, the
mediator, facilitates communication and negotiation between disputing parties to help them reach a
mutually acceptable agreement. The mediator does not decide the case; the parties decide the outcome. Agreements reached in mediation are binding when signed by the parties. Florida courts require mediation in most civil and family cases before a judge will hear the disputed issues. Mediation is also used pre-suit, before a lawsuit is filed, as a cost-effective way to resolve disputes without entering the court system.
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Mediation Services in Pompano Beach and South Florida
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-Family Court Mediation
-Circuit Court Mediation
-Pre-Suit Mediation
Online / Virtual Mediation
We offer fully virtual mediation sessions via Zoom or FaceTime for parties who prefer not to appear in
person, or who are located outside of South Florida. Virtual mediation is equally effective, and eliminates travel, scheduling challenges, and the logistical complexity of in-person sessions.
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Why Choose a Trial Attorney as Your Mediator?
Trip Bechert is not only a certified mediator, he is an experienced trial attorney who has litigated
cases from small claims court to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. This background is not incidental. It is essential.
A mediator who has never tried a case cannot accurately assess case value, anticipate how a judge or jury might rule, or identify weaknesses in either party's position. Trip Bechert brings 30 years of courtroom experience to every mediation session. He understands the true value of cases, because he has tried them.
This trial perspective drives more realistic negotiations, faster resolution, and agreements that hold up because both parties understand that the mediator knows exactly what the alternative looks like.
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Mediation Options:
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2-Hour Mediation
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Half-Day Mediation
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Full-Day Mediation
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Zoom Mediation
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In-Person Mediation