Mediation/Arbitration

Mediation And Arbitration

Family Law Mediation

What is  Family Law Mediation ?
Family Law mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution where there is a facilitation of communication to resolve an issue or issues in a family law matter. 
Some meditations are done before parties file a respective cases, typically where parties wish to avoid expensive attorneys fees and costs. Others are done after a case has been filed and the court orders parties to mediate prior to being able to obtain a hearing or trial before the court. 
Mediators are not decision makers, but facilitators.
Why James Chandler? 
Mr. Chandler has over a decade of Family Law experience in Southwest Florida and has participated in hundreds of meditations. 
Mr. Chandler is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator.     

Circuit Civil Mediation

What is Circuit Civil Mediation?
Circuit Civil cases typically involve matters where over $30,000.00 are in dispute. These cases may involve issues such as: Foreclosures of property, personal injury, breach of contract, business disputes, construction issues, etc.
Many disputes are settled in mediation and typically before these cases are able to go to trial the parties must attempt mediation or arbitration.

Why James Chandler? 
Mr. Chandler is a  Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator

Federal Mediation

What is  Federal Mediation ?
Many Federal cases are referred to mediation.
These cases may involve issues such as: Contracts, Intellectual Property issues, Labor Disputes, Personal Injury, Civil rights violations, Environmental law, Property, Tax issues, and Social Security.
Much like in State court these cases are usually referred to mediation prior to trial.

Why James Chandler? 
Mr. Chandler has been appointed as a Mediator for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.  

Appellate Mediation

What is Appellate Mediation ?  
Appellate Law mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution where there is a facilitation of communication to resolve an issue or issues in a that may be on appeal in a civil, family, or dependency matter. Typically these are done following a judgment and an appeal has been filed.
Why James Chandler? 
With over fifteen years of experience,
Mr. Chandler has appellate experience with the Second District Court of Appeals and with the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and understands the various issues that my arise on appeal. 
Mr. Chandler is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Appellate Mediator.

 Arbitration

What is Arbitration? 
Arbitration is a process of essentially hiring a private judge. Arbitration can be binding or non-binding. 
Binding arbitration means the parties agree to live by the decision of the arbitrator. 
Non-binding means the parties are not required to follow the decision of the arbitrator, and may proceed to court if they do not like the decision. 
The advantage to arbitration is the matter may be resolved in a slightly less formal setting and much more quickly and date certain rather than waiting on the public court system. 
Arbitration, unlike mediation is where a neutral third party makes a decision in your matter. 

Mr. Chandler is a qualified arbitrator.

County Court Mediation

What is County Court Mediation?
County Court mediation is a process where cases with under $30,000.00 in dispute are often times able to be resolved prior to trial. 
This can eliminate the necessity for long delays or expensive attorney’s fees.
The advantage is often times we may be able to reach a resolution the court cannot that benefits both parties.
If you are involved in a County Court dispute give us a call or book online to schedule a mediation with the opposing side.

Mr. Chandler is a Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator.
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