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VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON MEDIATION & ARBITRATION SERVICES THROUGHOUT FLORIDA

MEDIATION & ARBITRATION SERVICES

CIRCUIT COURT MEDIATION

There are twenty (20) circuit courts in Florida, which are state courts of original jurisdiction that primarily handle civil cases in which the amount in controversy is greater than $50,000.00.

CIRCUIT COURT MEDIATION

Mr. Rochen is certified in all twenty (20) judicial circuits; he is capable of mediating almost any type of formal lawsuit pending in the Florida circuit court system and routinely conducts both virtual and in-person mediations throughout all twenty (20) circuits.

COUNTY COURT MEDIATION

There are sixty-seven (67) county courts in Florida, which have jurisdiction over civil cases in which the amount in controversy is less than $50,000.00. This includes minor disputes and small claims.

COUNTY COURT MEDIATION

Mr. Rochen is certified in all sixty-seven (67) counties in Florida; he is capable of mediating almost any type of formal lawsuit pending in the Florida county court system and routinely conducts both virtual and in-person mediations throughout all sixty-seven (67) counties.

FAMILY COURT MEDIATION

Divorces and separations can be messy, so many couples who are in the process of separating or divorcing use family court mediation to help resolve issues such as alimony, property division, child custody, and child support.

FAMILY COURT MEDIATION

Mediation can be either voluntary or court-ordered, and the duration of a family mediation will depend on several factors, including the number and complexity of the custody issues and the parties’ willingness to reach an agreement.

APPELLATE COURT MEDIATION

Many question the practicality and usefulness of appellate mediation as an alternative dispute resolution tool. Presumably, in any given case on appeal, settlement negotiations proved unsuccessful before trial, and one party

APPELLATE COURT MEDIATION

has already received a favorable ruling in the case. However, the appellate mediation process can save the parties and courts considerable time and resources. Although it may appear futile to mediate a case when a clear winner and loser have already been declared, it is important to note that a party’s victory may be short lived so long as a case remains pending on appeal.

ARBITRATION

Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution process in which the parties to a legal dispute present to an independent adjudicator to resolve the issues involved in the dispute.

ARBITRATION

The primary distinction between mediation and arbitration is that, instead of helping the parties reach a compromise, an arbitrator renders a determination of liability, damages, and any other issues involved in a particular matter. Arbitration can either be binding, in which case the arbitrator's decision is final, or non-binding, in which case the parties do not have to accept the decision.

PRE-SUIT MEDIATION

Attempting to resolve a conflict by agreeing to voluntary participation in mediation before anyone has filed a legal action can sometimes be the most cost-effective method of resolving a conflict.

PRE-SUIT MEDIATION

Pre-suit mediation can be used to resolve all sorts of conflicts, including civil lawsuits, small claims matters, and family law matters, including divorce and the establishment of parenting plans.

INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION

One of the services we offer at Rochen Mediation is informal dispute resolution. In essence, informal dispute resolution involves helping individuals resolve conflicts

INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION

and disputes of almost any kind that are not the focus of a formal legal claim.

About Rochen Mediation

Rochen Mediation is a full-service alternative dispute resolution firm serving Florida state-wide. In addition to holding in-person mediations and arbitrations at our offices, we frequently accommodate our clients’ needs by holding in-person mediations and arbitrations at suitable alternative locations throughout the state. We also routinely conduct virtual mediations and arbitrations via videoconference.

Andrew J. Rochen, ESQ.

Certified Circuit, County, Family & Appellate Court Mediator
Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator

Andrew J. Rochen is a Supreme Court certified circuit, county, family, and appellate court mediator, as well as a Supreme Court qualified arbitrator. Prior to opening Rochen Mediation, Mr. Rochen was a shareholder in a large state-wide Florida law firm, where he was engaged in an extensive state and federal civil litigation and trial practice. In addition to chairing the litigation division of his former law firm, Mr. Rochen focused his personal practice on litigating…

Practice Areas

General & Commercial Liability
Contract Disputes
Business Disputes
Personal & Catastrophic Injury
Wrongful Death
Premises Liability
Negligent Security
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Commercial Trucking Liability
Watercraft & Jetski Liability
Professional Liability
Medical Malpractice
1st & 3rd Party Property
HOA & Condominium Disputes
Real Estate Disputes
Eviction & Foreclosure Matters
Labor & Employment Disputes
Civil Rights Claims

Testimonials

Andy is an extremely skillful litigator and mediator who places a premium on providing value to his clients and superb customer service. He practices with integrity, passion and professionalism

Andy is extremely knowledgeable in the field of civil defense litigation. He is professional, approachable, dedicated, practical, resourceful, and accomplished. He is also a passionate mediator with years of experience as a litigator.

Mr. Rochen has handled many complicated cases form me and always does an excellent job in terms of managing the litigation process and moving matters to resolution. Fantastic lawyer!

Mr. Rochen mediated a very complicated case for my client and did an excellent job in managing expectations and moving the matter to resolution. Fantastic mediator!

Mr. Rochen served as the mediator in a case in which my client’s restaurant / bar was a defendant. One of the patrons of the restaurant suffered a very serious brain injury while on the premises, and my client was afraid that their insurance company wasn’t going to settle the case, potentially exposing my client to an excess judgment. To tell you the truth, I never thought this case was going to settle, but Mr. Rochen surprised us all by getting the case settled within the primary insurance policy. His persistence and professionalism were exceptional.

Andrew Rochen is a smart, effective mediator with a great deal of experience in working through catastrophic injury cases.

M. Rochen handled a complex paralysis case on behalf of my company and was exceptional at the mediation.

Mr. Rochen is an exceptional mediator! He is patient and personable, and his extensive litigation experience proved extremely useful in terms of resolving my case. I am so happy to now be able to put this lawsuit behind me.

Andrew Rochen is a smart, effective litigator with a great deal of experience in working through catastrophic injury cases.

Andrew Rochen’s extensive experience as a litigator and former equity partner at prestigious South Florida law firms has formed him into the ideal mediator. His experience and personable nature and legal acumen has ideally equipped him with unique insight and the ability to mediate the most complex and detailed cases in the civil arena, ranging from catastrophic injury cases to corporate matters and complex family law issues. I fully endorse Andrew as one of the top up and coming young stars in the field of mediation and alternative dispute resolution.

I worked alongside Andy for years and have always been impressed with his work ethic, professionalism, and litigation skills. Andy has the ability to perceive and evaluate how both simple and complex legal issues will play out on both sides – which makes him an excellent mediator. I hands down recommend Andy as both a litigator and mediator!

Andrew is one of the most competent, professional, and courteous attorneys I have ever worked under in my legal career. His vast knowledge of the law and unparalleled work ethic make him an invaluable asset for his clients.

I have had the pleasure of mediating with Andy on more than one occasion. He has the knowledge, skillset, and temperament to effect resolution in the most complex and contentious of matters.

Mr. Rochen is a highly experienced litigator who is now applying his years of experience in the alternate dispute resolution forums. I have personally looked to Rochen Mediation as a Senior Vice President of a international reinsurer.

ONLINE CALENDAR & SCHEDULING

Click below to determine Mr. Rochen’s availability and to schedule your mediation or arbitration online.

Half day morning mediations begin at 9:30 a.m. and half day afternoon mediations begin at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Rochen reserves four (4) hours for half day mediations, with a two (2) hour minimum.

Full day mediations and arbitrations begin at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Rochen reserves eight (8) hours for full day mediations and arbitrations, with a five (5) hour minimum.

Once you have booked your mediation/arbitration, you will receive an immediate email confirmation. We will thereafter process the paperwork, which will be emailed to you upon completion. If you would like to request a specific start time, an in-person mediation, a temporary hold on a particular date, or if you prefer to schedule your mediation directly with our office rather than through our online calendaring system, please email us at ADMIN@ROCHENMEDIATION.COM