Coradin Law Group
Dispute Resolution Services

MEDIATION

• Certified Circuit Civil Mediator in the State of Florida (serving all circuits)
• International and United States Mediation
• Pre-suit and Court-Ordered Mediation
• Commercial, Corporate, Insurance, Real Estate, Intellectual Property,
• Environmental, “Green Tech” and “Clean Tech”
• Employment, Health Care
• Able to Mediate in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Creole
   

WHAT IS MEDIATION?

 Mediation is the least adversarial method of alternative dispute resolution and the least expensive. It involves an impartial third person (the mediator) who impartially assists the parties in negotiating an out of court settlement. Unlike other forms of dispute resolution, mediation is a voluntary process whereby the parties are solely empowered to determine the result of the mediation—i.e. whether or not to settle.

Mediation differs from litigation and arbitration in that it promotes a resolution agreeable to all parties, rather than imposing a ruling that determines a winner and a loser. Mediation also offers a wider range of possible remedies—i.e. whatever the parties agree to—as compared to litigation and arbitration where remedies are prescribed by law.

MR. CORADIN’S MEDIATION STYLE

My approach to mediation is informed by over seventeen years practicing law and over fourteen years as an international corporate lawyer. Mediation is a form of structured negotiation, and I have extensive experience as a negotiator in business transactions, particularly involving parties from different countries and cultures. As an attorney, I have represented large corporations and start-ups, high net worth individuals and indigents. I also have firsthand experience that is not purely legal: I have worked on different continents, as well as on Wall Street and in refugee camps. I have owned a business. I have worked with governments and with community organizations. These experiences have led me to believe that, in any transaction or dispute, each side brings their respective views, desires, knowledge and concerns and these must be respectfully considered in order for resolution to occur.

As a mediator, my goal is to help parties settle their case and find mutually acceptable compromises. I accomplish this in a neutral and impartial manner by helping each party realize that a negotiated compromise is a better alternative to litigation. The particulars of each case and the parties may dictate the optimal approach for mediation, be it facilitative, evaluative, transformational or combinations thereof. I may assist each party in analyzing their case’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as the risks, probabilities of success at each stage of a court proceeding, and the emotional and financial costs over time associated with a protracted litigation. However, as a mediator, it is not my role to judge or impose my views on the parties. My approach to mediation is to use patience, persistence and sensitivity to understand the needs and mind-sets of all parties so that they may determine and choose a negotiated outcome to their dispute.

Ahpaly Coradin, Esq.

ARBITRATION SERVICES

• Qualified arbitrator in the State of Florida
• International and United States Arbitration
• Binding and Non-Binding Arbitration
• Commercial, Corporate, Real Estate
• Environmental, “Green Tech” and “Clean Tech”
• Able to Arbitrate in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Creole

In arbitration, the parties appear out of court before a non-judge neutral third person or panel with specialized knowledge in the area being litigated. The arbitrator or arbitration panel decides the dispute based on oral arguments and evidence presented. If the decision is binding, it is rarely appealable and usually marks the end of the litigation as to the issues decided. If the decision is non-binding, it may help the parties assess their cases and speed a resolution.

Arbitration is usually considered to be cost effective and less time consuming than regular litigation in court. In some cases, parties may wish to have their dispute heard by a neutral party who is well versed in the area being litigated, rather than by a judge who may not be as fluent in certain areas.

MEDIATION-ARBITRATION

In this arrangement, the parties agree in advance that if they are unable to resolve their dispute using mediation, they will arbitrate and receive a non-binding or binding judgment on all or part of the issues which remain in dispute.

In these instances, the mediator will typically end the mediation, then assume the role of arbitrator and decide the dispute. The advantage of a mediation-arbitration is that it can allow the parties to resolve issues on which they are at an impasse, without resuming litigation or having to schedule a separate arbitration hearing. The parties also have a greater incentive to settle because they understand that failure to settle could result in an adverse outcome.