Free Mediation Services for Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto Counties

Are you a citizen with a dispute? Are you a small business owner?
Have you ever delt with customer complaints, contract disputes, or landlord/tenant issues?

The Twelfth Judicial Circuit offers a FREE and voluntary mediation program to help resolve
conflicts—before they escalate into costly litigation.

Programs Available

• • • Citizen Dispute Settlement Program
    • Resolve common issues like:
    • Customer/vendor disputes
    • Landlord/tenant matters
    • Debt & contract issues
    • Neighborhood or HOA problems
    • Employer/employee disagreements
    • Property damages
    • Pre-Filing Family Mediation
    • Work through family matters before filing in court, including:
    • Parenting plans
    • Divorce planning
    • Co-parenting issues
    • Time-sharing

The Court Process Can Be Delayed – Try Mediation First!

Why Choose Mediation?

Free to both parties Confidential & voluntary Faster and less stressful than court
Improves communication between parties

Learn More https://jud12.flcourts.org/Programs/Citizen-Dispute-Settlement

Have Questions? Contact:

Leigh Overton

Sarasota County Citizen Dispute Settlement Program (CDSP) Coordinator

941-861-7833 | LOverton@jud12.flcourts.org