Mediation in Sarasota County

Local mediation

A neutral meeting place for Sarasota County disputes

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Iron City ADR offers private mediation for people and businesses in Sarasota County, from the City of Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch's Sarasota side to Venice, Nokomis, Osprey, Englewood, and North Port. Sessions can be held in person at a location in Sarasota County that the parties agree on, or by Zoom when that is more convenient.

Sarasota County is part of Florida's Twelfth Judicial Circuit. Cases filed at the county courthouse are often referred to mediation before trial, and many parties also choose mediation privately, before a lawsuit is ever filed. Either way, the goal is the same: a confidential conversation, guided by a neutral, where the parties decide whether and how to settle.

Disputes we mediate in Sarasota County

• Property and homeowners insurance claims, including storm, wind, and water losses
• Landlord-tenant disputes over rent, deposits, and repairs
• HOA, condominium, and real estate disputes
• Contract and business disputes and unpaid invoices
• Consumer and small claims matters

Why parties choose mediation

Mediation is usually faster and less expensive than taking a dispute to trial, and the parties keep control of the result. Communications in mediation are generally confidential under Florida's Mediation Confidentiality and Privilege Act. Jeff Nungesser brings 15 years in the insurance industry and 25 years of business experience, which helps him follow the details of claim and business disputes. As a mediator he stays strictly neutral.

Fees and scheduling

County court matters (disputes of $50,000 or less) are billed at $125 per hour, in 15-minute increments. Unless the parties agree otherwise or a court orders a different split, each party pays its own share. See Fees & Policies for details, or pick a date on the calendar.