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Our mediation practice includes mediation of business disputes, real estate disputes, HOA and Condominium Disputes, including presuit HOA Mediation

Mediation

Mediation is a process whereby a neutral third person called a mediator acts to encourage and facilitate the resolution of a dispute between two or more parties. It is an informal and nonadversarial process with the objective of helping the disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable and voluntary agreement.

In mediation, decision-making authority rests with the parties. The role of the mediator includes, but is not limited to, assisting the parties in identifying issues, fostering joint problem solving, and exploring settlement alternatives. The mediator is a neutral, impartial third person who facilitates the mediation process.

The mediator’s role is to reduce obstacles to communication, assist in identifying issues, explore alternatives, and otherwise facilitate voluntary agreements to resolve disputes, without prescribing what the resolution will be. Mediation may be voluntary or court-ordered. As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, Mr. McCorvey acts as a mediator in disputes involving over $15,000 in controversy.

HOA and Condominium Disputes, including presuit HOA Mediation

Under Florida law, disputes between a homeowners’ association and a parcel owner regarding use of or changes to the parcel or the common areas and other covenant enforcement disputes, disputes regarding amendments to the association documents, disputes regarding meeting of the board and committees appointed by the board, membership meetings not including election meetings, and access to the official records of the association shall be the subject of a demand for presuit mediation served by an aggrieved party before the dispute is filed in court. Presuit mediation proceedings must be conducted in accordance with the applicable Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, and these proceedings are privileged and confidential to the same extent as court-ordered mediation. Fla. Stat. § 720.311(2)(a)

Commercial Real Estate

“I was recently in a difficult situation that required immediate legal advice relating to a real estate holding. I was working out of the State which also complicated my case. My Attorney had referred me to a new Attorney Mr. John H. McCorvey, Jr., who he indicated would be more familiar with the issues relating to my case.I spoke to Attorney McCorvey via telephone and he quickly became familiar with my issues and represented me in court within a couple of days after our initial discussion took place. He was successful in challenging an injunction that would have cost me thousands of dollars. He has represented me in several court hearings, since that initial time, and each time he has successfully represented me with favorable conclusions.Some of the attributes that I look for in an Attorney are as follows; Practical experience in the respective field that I need assistance in, high ethical/morale standards, diligence, effectiveness and accountability. I am delighted to say that I found all of these attributes in Attorney McCorvey. Attorney McCorvey has surpassed my expectations and has remained extremely positive to the point where he has lifted my spirits as well. Inasmuch, I would highly recommend Attorney John McCorvey to my family, colleagues, friends and anyone else that needs proper legal representation.”
– Al