Posts by Kim Sailer
The Art of Active Listening in Florida Mediation
By Andrew Y, Winston Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator, I’ve observed that one of the most powerful tools in a mediator’s arsenal is often overlooked: active listening. This skill, when mastered, can transform the mediation process and lead to…
Read MoreNot All Arbitrators Are Created Equal: Key Considerations for Fair Dispute Resolution
By: Raul Romaguera Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator Whether you have a contractual arbitration case, or a non-binding arbitration case, the selection of arbitrators can be very important. The arbitrator’s background should include relevant education, training, and experience in the field of arbitration and the subject matter of the…
Read MoreGet the Most Out of Mediation by Avoiding These Five Common Mistakes
By Madeleine Mannello Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Mediation can be a highly effective method for resolving disputes. Mediation not only gives the parties some degree of control over the outcome but also spares them from the significant financial and emotional costs of litigating a case through trial. Many parties and attorneys lose…
Read MoreDec 2024 – BCBA Holiday Party
We were proud to sponsor and attend the recent Broward County Bar Association’s Annual Holiday Party! It was a wonderful evening celebrating the season with fellow legal professionals. Here’s to continued collaboration and success in the year ahead. Happy Holidays from all of us at MediationWorks!
Read MoreNov 2025 Thanksgiving Pie Deliveries
Pie-ing it forward! A small token of our appreciation. Happy Thanksgiving from the MediationWorks team. MediationWorks Team Members Joanne Luckman and Jena Luckman.
Read MoreMediationWorks Named Best Alternative Dispute Resolution Firm for 2024 by the Daily Business Review
We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence in mediation and arbitration. Being chosen by the readers of the Daily Business Review (DBR) is a true testament to the quality of our services. MediationWorks is a full-service Alternative Dispute Resolution company, staffed by a team of experienced mediators…
Read MoreAndrew Winston Named Best Mediator 2024 by the Daily Business Review
We are proud to announce that Mediator Andrew Winston has been recognized as a ‘Best Of’ winner in the Best Mediator category by the Daily Business Review! The DBR Florida Legal Awards, held annually, recognize outstanding professionals for their excellence in their respective fields. It’s an honor to acknowledge and celebrate these highly respected individuals…
Read MoreOct 2024 – The Soup Kitchen
CEO Marlene Mejia, CEO Dimitry Viarenich and MediationWorks’ Joanne Luckman.
Read MoreThe Soup Kitchen
MediationWorks is a proud supporter of The Soup Kitchen. The non-profit’s mission is to feed people in need regardless of their circumstances. They want to make sure that no one goes hungry, that no food is wasted in our community and no one is denied the opportunity or assistance…
Read MoreTo Settle or Not Settle? That is the Question.
By Brenda Pagliaro Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator Everything in life starts with a decision. In fact, life is full of decisions, big and small. For some people, making decisions comes easy, naturally and quickly. According to Malcom Gladwell, the author of “Blink”, there are two strategies our brains…
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