Most Florida courts require that parties to a civil case go to mediation before trial. A mediated agreement is often the most cost-effective way to resolve a dispute, and it puts the parties, not a judge or jury, in complete control over the end result. Parties can also choose to mediate their dispute before even filing a lawsuit.
By choosing mediation, you can avoid the stress and expense of a lengthy court process, maintain control over the outcome, and achieve a mutually beneficial resolution without the need for a trial.
Kim Bonner is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit and Family Mediator. She is also a Qualified Florida Arbitrator.
