62/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Mediators in Port Salerno, FL: 2026 rankings
41 mediators ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Port Salerno: Ann Goade Family Law Mediator, LFR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 75 Google reviews.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Palm Beach Business Mediation - business mediator and real estate mediator, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 41.
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Most-reviewed: BBB, SE Florida & the Caribbean, 2,937 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 41 ranked; ranked #14.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
41 Port Salerno mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 41 rated law firms.
Top 10 mediators in Port Salerno 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 | Ann Goade Family Law Mediator | 62 | 4.8★ (75) | Palm City, 5 mi away | — | Top score |
| 2 | Palm Beach Business Mediation - business mediator and real estate mediator | 62 | 5.0★ (7) | Palm Beach Gardens, 22 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | ProSe Fair Play Mediation LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (38) | West Palm Beach, 31 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | St. Lucie Mobile Notary Public | 60 | 5.0★ (289) | Port Saint Lucie, 11 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Hadas Stagman – South Florida Divorce Mediations | 60 | 5.0★ (28) | Boca Del Mar, 40 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Ross, Lynn, and Associates | 59 | 5.0★ (49) | West Palm Beach, 25 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 7 | Law Office of David Steinfeld | 59 | 5.0★ (356) | Palm Beach Gardens, 22 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Rich Smukler Mediation | 59 | 5.0★ (29) | Palm Beach Gardens, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Mediating-Matters, LLC | 59 | 4.5★ (11) | North Palm Beach, 22 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | F. Shields McManus Mediator - Arbitrator | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Stuart, 5 mi away | — | — |
All 41 mediators in Port Salerno, 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.
Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Palm Beach Gardens, 22 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in West Palm Beach, 31 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in Port Saint Lucie, 11 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 289 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Notary public”.
Based in Boca Del Mar, 40 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in West Palm Beach, 25 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in Palm Beach Gardens, 22 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 356 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Palm Beach Gardens, 22 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in North Palm Beach, 22 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in Stuart, 5 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in Vero Beach, 36 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in Palm City, 7 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family counselor”.
Based in Palm Beach Gardens, 22 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in West Palm Beach, 28 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,937 Google reviews, the most in Port Salerno.
#15 Kohn Mediation
Based in Stuart, 6 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Palm Beach Gardens, 22 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.
Based in West Palm Beach, 30 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Port Saint Lucie, 17 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Stuart, 5 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.
Based in Palm Beach Gardens, 22 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Lake Worth, 23 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Stuart, 5 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Port Saint Lucie, 17 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
#24 Cunzo Law Firm
Based in Port Saint Lucie, 11 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Port Saint Lucie, 12 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
All 41 mediators
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Richard Foster Law, P.A. | 50 | 5.0★ (27) | 17 mi |
| 27 | Affordable Law Associates, LLC | 50 | 4.7★ (44) | 17 mi |
| 28 | The Law Office of Verna Popo, PA | 49 | 4.8★ (33) | 25 mi |
| 29 | Affordable Divorce Center | 49 | 4.6★ (106) | 30 mi |
| 30 | Romaguera Law Group | 48 | 5.0★ (15) | 22 mi |
| 31 | The Wannos Law Firm, PA | 48 | 4.7★ (13) | 22 mi |
| 32 | The Bachert Law Firm, P.A. | 48 | 4.9★ (27) | 31 mi |
| 33 | The Pyfrom Law Firm | 47 | 4.7★ (28) | 30 mi |
| 34 | Christopher C. Copeland, P.A. | 47 | 4.3★ (6) | 16 mi |
| 35 | Caroline Olson, P.A. | 47 | 5.0★ (5) | 19 mi |
| 36 | The Eaton Family Law Firm | 47 | 4.8★ (22) | 30 mi |
| 37 | Law Office of Amy L. Cosentino, P.A. | 47 | 4.6★ (36) | 30 mi |
| 38 | Law Offices of Elissa S. Pearl, P.A. | 47 | 5.0★ (23) | 34 mi |
| 39 | The Law Offices of Tami L. Augen, P.A. | 46 | 4.0★ (4) | 31 mi |
| 40 | Arthur T. Schofield, P.A. | 46 | 4.3★ (32) | 31 mi |
| 41 | Inspiring Hope Counseling Services, LLC | 44 | 4.2★ (5) | 36 mi |
Also serving Port Salerno
14 more mediators within 40 mi 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Divorce Center | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Erskine C. Rogers, III, Board Certified Marital and Family Lawyer. | 30 mi | |
| Family Mediation Palm Beach County | 33 mi | |
| Ford J Fegert Law-Civil Mediator | 1.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
| Glazier Mediation Group, LLC - West Palm Beach | 33 mi | |
| Kennedy-law | 36 mi | |
| Law Office of Camille R. McBride, PLLC | 5.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Linke Mediation Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Marina D Petillo Law Office | 23 mi | |
| Miller Law Offices | 3.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Salt Mines Mediation | 29 mi | |
| Strategic Mediation Llc | 22 mi | |
| The Law and Mediation Offices of Rand Hoch, P.A. | 31 mi | |
| Upchurch Watson White & Max Mediation Group | 4.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
How we ranked Port Salerno mediators
We scored 41 Port Salerno 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 Port Salerno 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 Port Salerno: frequently asked questions
Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Port Salerno?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Port Salerno, FL is Ann Goade Family Law Mediator with an LFR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 75 Google reviews. Palm Beach Business Mediation - business mediator and real estate mediator (#2) and ProSe Fair Play Mediation LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 41 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many mediators are there in Port Salerno?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 41 mediators serving Port Salerno, FL. Another 14 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which mediators in Port Salerno are open 24/7?
5 ranked mediators in Port Salerno post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Palm Beach Business Mediation - business mediator and real estate mediator (#2), St. Lucie Mobile Notary Public (#4) and Law Office of David Steinfeld (#7). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which mediators in Port Salerno work on weekends?
11 of 41 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Palm Beach Business Mediation - business mediator and real estate mediator (#2), ProSe Fair Play Mediation LLC (#3) and St. Lucie Mobile Notary Public (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Port Salerno mediators have?
The median Google rating among 41 rated mediators in Port Salerno is 4.9★, with a median of 29 reviews. BBB, SE Florida & the Caribbean has the most, 2,937 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 Port Salerno count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Port Salerno city center, 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 Port Salerno, FL 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 Port Salerno, FL 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 Port Salerno?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Port Salerno
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 41 mediators serving Port Salerno.
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