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About Donald Smith

Professional Background

Currently a certified and registered mediator/ arbitrator with the State of Florida in county, civil,circuit,dependency, family, healthcare and workplace disputes. Dr. Smith is F.I.N.R.A. registered Mediator/Arbitrator, C.D.R.S. Certified Mediator/Arbitrator, Windstorm Certified Umpire/Mediator, H.U.D. Certified Mediator/Counselor.

Approach to Mediation

Empowerment and confidentiality are key components. Mediation as an alternative dispute resolution has grown in popularity in recent years. Statistics demonstrate that over 90% of lawsuits are settled without trial. But at a much later time and significantly higher cost than mediated resolution. The fact is most parties want to try to resolve issues at an earlier point and in less formal environment. They want to be heard, which doesn't usually happen in lawsuits. Mediation affords them and their legal representatives that opportunity.