The Art of Active Listening in Florida Mediation

Two serious caucasian men in suits discussing or planning business issues in the office. Colleagues or client and consultant are sitting at the table next to each other and talking.

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…

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Dec 2024 – BCBA Holiday Party

Eric Luckman at BCBA's Annual Holiday Party at MediationWorks booth

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!      

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Mediator Madeleine Mannello Joins MediationWorks

Madeleine Mannello

MediationWorks is pleased to announce the addition of Madeleine Q. Mannello to the company as its newest mediator. Madeleine Mannello is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator. Her career has ranged from representing corporate entities at an AmLaw 200 International Insurance Defense firm to defending government entities against tort and contract suits to…

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“I can’t get no…Satisfaction.” The Rolling Stones, 1964

Maybe if Mick Jagger went to a mediation he would have felt differently. Realistically, satisfaction should be the goal for all parties at a mediation. No one should expect to walk out feeling vindicated. On the other hand, no one should walk out feeling like they got hosed. Walking out of a mediation feeling satisfied is…

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Mediation Can Be Like Preparing a Fine Meal

Patience Word In Wooden Cube

By: Raul Romaguera Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator Too often, when I begin a mediation, I hear one of the parties (usually one of the attorneys) say “we don’t want to be here all day”. Patience in mediation is a vital concept for all engaged reflecting the necessity…

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