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ADRsource announces that mediator Maureen Deskins has joined its panel. With experience mediating personal injury, commercial, and employment matters, and a background as trial lawyer and corporate counsel, Ms. Deskins brings varied expertise to her mediation practice.
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"Mediation creates a space for conversation, problem-solving, and resolution without the uncertainty of litigation. It helps parties focus on practical solutions rather than legal battles, encouraging collaboration and understanding. When disputes arise, mediation provides a path forward that is clear, constructive, and built to last." — Tara Zimmerman
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It all works together in mediation. The big things outside the "dispute" — the context and interests, the appreciation of benefits and loss avoidance, your evaluation, and what you convey. Do not ignore or neglect any of them. Each element plays a role in moving toward resolution.
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ADRsource adds Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator Tara Zimmerman to its panel of neutrals.
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There may be points during a mediation where the parties perceive that settlement will not be possible. It is in these difficult moments where a mediator adds the most value to the process. An experienced neutral can help the parties see past the impasse and find a path to resolution.
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As of April 1, 2025, the Florida Supreme Court eliminated the requirement for attorneys to sign court-ordered mediation agreements, allowing instead a party's representative with full settlement authority to sign in place of the party.
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In mediation, the route is sometimes a straight line. ADRsource reflects on how resolution often requires navigating turns and adjustments, but regardless of the path taken, the mediation process represents the journey toward resolution.
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Sometimes at the start of mediation all you have is potential. It may not seem like much, but that potential is the foundation upon which meaningful progress is built. Trust the process and allow the mediation to develop — even small steps forward can lead to resolution.
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ADRsource sponsored the Orange County Bar Association's charitable 5K run/walk event in Orlando, represented by neutrals Henry "Skip" Jewett and Richard B Lord. Event proceeds benefited the Legal Aid Society and Orange County Bar Foundation.