59/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Mediators in Lindsay, ON: 2026 rankings
14 mediators ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Lindsay: Family Mediation and Resource Centre, LFR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Most-reviewed: Sullivan Law Ptbo, 245 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Lindsay mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 14 rated law firms.
Top 10 mediators in Lindsay at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Mediation and Resource Centre | 59 | 5.0★ (6) | Oshawa, 51 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Top score |
| 2 | Absolute Dispute Resolution | 57 | 5.0★ (19) | Hamilton, 56 km away | — | — |
| 3 | Sullivan Law Ptbo | 56 | 4.8★ (245) | Peterborough, 33 km away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Darlene Murphy Mediation Services | 55 | 3.7★ (6) | Oshawa, 51 km away | Evenings | — |
| 5 | Positive Solutions Divorce Services | Orillia | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Orillia, 63 km away | — | — |
| 6 | AP Lawyers Pickering | 53 | 4.8★ (233) | Pickering, 64 km away | Evenings | — |
| 7 | Abi Law | Family Lawyer Divorce Mediation | 51 | 3.4★ (15) | Peterborough, 33 km away | — | — |
| 8 | Clark Wylita | 51 | 4.5★ (8) | Lindsay | — | — |
| 9 | Lawton Chantel M | 50 | 4.4★ (7) | Lindsay | — | — |
| 10 | Legal Boutique | 50 | 4.7★ (63) | Oshawa, 56 km away | — | — |
All 14 mediators in Lindsay, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Based in Hamilton, 56 km away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peterborough, 33 km away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 245 Google reviews, the most in Lindsay.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshawa, 51 km away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orillia, 63 km away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pickering, 64 km away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 233 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peterborough, 33 km away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#8 Clark Wylita
Based in Lindsay
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lindsay
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#10 Legal Boutique
Based in Oshawa, 56 km away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#11 East City Legal
Based in Peterborough, 32 km away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#12 Kattie G Ross
Based in Cobourg, 63 km away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshawa, 52 km away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orillia, 61 km away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Also serving Lindsay
10 more mediators within 64 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AP Family and Divorce Mediation | 64 km | |
| Community Justice Alternatives Of Durham Region | 3.0★ (2) | 62 km |
| Family Mediation | 33 km | |
| Four Counties Family Court Mediation Service | 2.0★ (2) | 33 km |
| Four Counties Family Mediation | 1.0★ (2) | 33 km |
| Lawson Brown Family Law & Mediation Services | In Lindsay | |
| Mediation & Dispute Resolution | 63 km | |
| Positive Solutions Divorce Services I Uxbridge | 5.0★ (2) | 41 km |
| The Common Sense Divorce | 60 km | |
| UXBRIDGE MEDIATION & DIVORCE SERVICES | 43 km |
How we ranked Lindsay mediators
We scored 14 Lindsay mediators on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Lindsay data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a mediator
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many mediation matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the mediator is a lawyer, what mediation training or accreditation they hold, and how many matters like yours they have mediated.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a mediator
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- Are you a lawyer, and who prepares the written agreement?
- How many sessions does a matter like ours usually take?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Mediators in Lindsay: frequently asked questions
Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Lindsay?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Lindsay, ON is Family Mediation and Resource Centre with an LFR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Absolute Dispute Resolution (#2) and Sullivan Law Ptbo (#3) follow. We ranked 14 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many mediators are there in Lindsay?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 14 mediators serving Lindsay, ON. 2 of them are based in Lindsay; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 10 within 64 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which mediators in Lindsay work on weekends?
1 of 14 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Family Mediation and Resource Centre (#1). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Lindsay mediators have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated mediators in Lindsay is 4.6★, with a median of 12 reviews. Sullivan Law Ptbo has the most, 245 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank mediators?
Each mediator gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do mediators outside Lindsay count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 64 km of the Lindsay city centre, our service radius for mediators. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can mediators pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do mediators in Lindsay, ON charge?
Mediators usually charge by the hour or a flat fee per session, and the cost is often split between the two sides. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Is an agreement reached in mediation legally binding?
Mediation is voluntary and the mediator does not decide anything. If both sides agree, the terms are usually written up and signed, and in a divorce or custody matter filed with the court to become binding. Each side can have its own lawyer review the agreement first. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of mediators in Lindsay, ON ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in Lindsay?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your province (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some province). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Lindsay
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 14 mediators serving Lindsay.
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