Alternate Dispute Resolution

Barry Ansbacher and Terrell K. Arline are available to help resolve your dispute by serving as the mediator, arbitrator, or private trial judge. ADR, or alternative dispute resolution, is becoming an increasingly popular means to resolve disputes. Advantages include speed, cost, and privacy compared to resolving the dispute through a civil trial. Sometimes ADR is required by a Court order, or contractual agreement; other times it is used voluntarily by the parties to resolve the dispute. Contact our ADR attorneys today to learn about how we can assist you.

Mediation, Arbitration & Private Trials | Our ADR Attorneys Can Help

To schedule a mediation, arbitration, or private trial, email adr@ansbacher.net, call 904.737.4600 EST. 122 or schedule your appointment directly with our mediators by clicking on their profiles below.

MEDIATION & ARBITRATION SERVICES – AVAILABLE IN-PERSON & HYBRID

We offer arbitration hearings and mediation conferences at Ansbacher Law office locations throughout Florida, at your preferred location, or remotely via Zoom video conference. Our offices in Jacksonville, Orlando, St. Augustine, and Miami offer professional meeting spaces equipped to accommodate in-person and hybrid proceedings.

When we contact you to confirm your appointment, we will discuss your preferred location and make the necessary arrangements.

Please click here to review our mediator, arbitrator & private trial fee schedule

Please click  here for an overview of the mediation process and for disclosures associated with Florida court-ordered mediation

ADR options include mediation, arbitration, and private trials.

Mediation is a process where a neutral third party facilitates a discussion between the disputing parties with the goal of reaching a settlement. A mediator does not take sides or advocate for any party. A mediator does not decide the dispute, rather, the role of the mediator is to assist the parties and help direct and focus the discussions. Mediation in Florida is governed by the Florida Supreme Court. Barry Ansbacher is a certified circuit civil mediator and licensed to serve as a mediator for civil disputes anywhere in Florida. Most mediations are subject to the Florida Mediation Confidentiality and Privilege Act. For important disclosures regarding mediation click here. More information regarding the mediation process, including the procedures and forms to initiate presuit mediation for a Florida condominium association or Florida homeowners association, is available here.

Arbitration is a private process in which an experienced, third-party neutral serves to resolve disputes without judicial intervention. Arbitration is different from mediation because the neutral arbitrator has the authority to render a decision. The arbitration process is similar to a trial in that the parties make opening statements, present evidence, and make closing statements to the arbitrator. However, unlike a traditional trial, arbitration is often a more cost-effective and efficient means of resolving disputes. Barry Ansbacher brings years of experience to your dispute as third-party neutrals.

A Private Trial, under Section 44.104 of the Florida Statutes, is where a private lawyer (who must be a member of The Florida Bar in good standing for more than 5 years) acts as the Trial Resolution Judge by agreement of the parties. Once the parties reach this agreement, the Trial Resolution Judge presides over the case and trial itself in the same manner as if a circuit court judge or county court judge were presiding over the case. This process has several advantages. Unlike a traditional trial, the parties have the ability to choose who will decide the dispute. Unlike arbitration, the Trial Resolution Judge must adhere to the Florida rules of procedure and evidence. The process also offers increased access to the decision-maker, as well as a date certain for trial. Under this process, parties may agree to have a matter heard by a Trial Resolution Judge before or after a lawsuit is filed.