Mediation and Dispute Resolution

Chane Socarras PLLC offers mediation and alternative dispute resolution services to resolve various disputes and litigation in state and federal court litigation throughout Florida.  As Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediators, Jonathan Chane and Ruben E. Socarras each bring their extensive litigation backgrounds and experiences to every case, which gives them the ability to help parties resolve their disputes through the process of neutral mediation.

In Florida, mediation is an informal process for resolving disputes that allows parties, with the help of a neutral mediator, to come to an agreement.  A certified mediator conducts the mediation according to rules and statutes requiring mediators to remain neutral, work for the mutual benefit of the parties, and help parties voluntarily enter into an agreement.   Mediation can be voluntary, prior to or during litigation, but also Court ordered during litigation since almost every civil case must be mediated before it proceeds to a trial.

Mediation opens lines of communication and allows parties to explore all settlement options in order to resolve disputes. Everything said during mediation is confidential and (except as provided by law) may not be repeated to anyone other than the other party and/or the party’s attorney.  Mediation gives parties more control over the outcome of their case, normally allows the case to be resolved on their own timeline, and can help parties avoid the immense expenses and risk associated with litigation and trial.

Mediation may be performed in-person or via videoconferencing, such as through the use of  Zoom.

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Jonathan Chane offers mediation services for the following types of disputes:

Complex Commercial and Business Litigation

Condominium, Co-Op and Homeowners’ Association Law

Construction Litigation, Liens and Defects

Insurance Claims and Coverage

Intellectual Property

Landlord/Tenant and Real Estate Litigation

Professional Malpractice

Property Insurance Claims (1st party and 3rd party)

Scheduling:

Unless otherwise agreed, mediations can be scheduled in half day (4-hour minimum beginning usually at 9:00 AM or 1:00PM) or full day increments (8-hour minimum beginning usually at 9:00 AM). Please contact our office at 561.609.3190 or info@cslaw.com to book your next mediation with Chane Socarras, PLLC or to request more information on our mediation services.

Cancelation Terms:

Although Chane Socarras, PLLC is reasonably flexible with its clients’ scheduling needs,  notice of cancellation or the postponement of a scheduled mediation/arbitration must be received at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled mediation to avoid a cancellation/ postponement fee of three (3) hours. If notification is not timely received in writing within the cancellation period, the parties will be billed their respective share of the applicable cancellation/ postponement fee.