What qualifications do DRS mediators have?
All DRS mediators are certified by the Supreme Court of the State of Florida. The agency which directly regulates certified mediators in Florida is the Dispute Resolution Center in Tallahassee. DRS mediators may be from any of the professions which are eligible for certification including attorneys, accountants, social workers, counselors, psychologists. Thus, the backgrounds of mediators are quite varied. The resume of each DRS mediator is available upon request. Back To Questions How is payment handled? Payment for the two (2) hour minimum is due prior to the mediation session. If the mediation session exceeds two (2) hours, payment of the balance is due at the conclusion of the session. Cancellation on less than two (2) business days notice subjects the canceling party to a cancellation fee equal to that party’s share of the two (2) hour minimum or $50, whichever is greater. Similarly, failure to appear within fifteen (15) minutes of the scheduled time at the designated place subjec
