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Mediators in Sarasota, FL: 2026 rankings

27 mediators ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Highest LFR Score in Sarasota: O'Day Resolutions, LFR Score 68/100; 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: Florand Mediation, LLC, 62 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 27 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

27 Sarasota 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 4.8★ across 27 rated law firms.

Top 10 mediators in Sarasota 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.

Top 10 mediators in Sarasota at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1O'Day Resolutions684.8★ (59)SarasotaTop score
2Zollinger Mediation644.8★ (17)Sarasota—
3Florand Mediation, LLC635.0★ (62)South Venice, 5 mi awayMost reviews
4Sarasota Collaborative Divorce and Mediation, PL624.6★ (62)Sarasota—
5MFR Mediation - Family & Divorce Mediation625.0★ (43)St. Petersburg, 37 mi away—
6The Conflict Resolution Centre614.8★ (8)Sarasota—
7Law Office of Tricia Fradley, Family Attorney/Mediator594.8★ (40)Bradenton, 11 mi away—
8Weinberg Mediation Center585.0★ (11)St. Petersburg, 31 mi away—
9Zimmerman and Zimmerman584.8★ (47)Sarasota—
10Charles W. Telfair574.9★ (29)Sarasota—

All 27 mediators in Sarasota, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Sarasota

    #1 O'Day Resolutions

    Based in Sarasota

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    • 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1858 Ringling Blvd Suite, 110, Sarasota, FL 34236
    View profile for O'Day Resolutions(941) 228-8571

  2. #2 Zollinger Mediation

    Based in Sarasota

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    • 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3580 S Tuttle Ave #110, Sarasota, FL 34239
    View profile for Zollinger Mediation(941) 366-0202

  8. #8 Weinberg Mediation Center

    Based in St. Petersburg, 31 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    433 Central Ave ste 400, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
    View profile for Weinberg Mediation Center(888) 260-7150

  12. #12 Hearn Law, PLLC

    Based in St. Petersburg, 31 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    262 4th Ave N St, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
    View profile for Hearn Law, PLLC(727) 290-9999

  14. #14 BKG Mediation, LLC

    Based in Gulfport, 32 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    View profile for BKG Mediation, LLC(727) 249-7200

  18. #18 Calciano Pierro PLLC

    Based in St. Petersburg, 31 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    146 2nd St N #304, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
    View profile for Calciano Pierro PLLC(727) 217-5400

  23. #23 Carmen R Gillett PLLC

    Based in Sarasota

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1845 Morrill St, Sarasota, FL 34236
    View profile for Carmen R Gillett PLLC(941) 366-9826

  24. #24 Dana L. Greenbaum, PA

    Based in St. Petersburg, 31 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    405 6th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
    View profile for Dana L. Greenbaum, PA(727) 894-3262

All 27 mediators

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

mediators in Sarasota, ranks 26 to 27
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Lutz, Bobo & Telfair, P.A.494.0★ (4)11 mi
27Haahr Law Group475.0★ (5)32 mi

Also serving Sarasota

12 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.

Unranked mediators serving Sarasota
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Attorney at Law Adria M Jensen5.0★ (1)In Sarasota
Christophe Fiori | Family & Eviction Trial Attorney & MediatorIn Sarasota
D. Robert Hoyle, P.A.5.0★ (2)11 mi
Ellis Resolutions - Stephen F. Ellis5.0★ (1)In Sarasota
Leach Pachinger Law & Mediations4.5★ (2)7 mi
Level Mediation LLCIn Sarasota
Richard Weissfeld, Attorney At LawIn Sarasota
Stuart Reed, Law & Mediation, LLC5.0★ (2)28 mi
Syprett, Meshad, Resnick & Lieb: Teresa JonesIn Sarasota
Tampa Bay and Pinellas Mediation5.0★ (2)33 mi
Terry L Hirsch, P A31 mi
West Coast Mediators3.5★ (2)In Sarasota

How we ranked Sarasota mediators

We scored 27 Sarasota 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Sarasota data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%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 volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a mediator

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many mediation matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the mediator is a lawyer, what mediation training or accreditation they hold, and how many matters like yours they have mediated.
  7. 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 Sarasota: frequently asked questions

Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in Sarasota?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in Sarasota, FL is O'Day Resolutions with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews. Zollinger Mediation (#2) and Florand Mediation, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 27 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many mediators are there in Sarasota?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 27 mediators serving Sarasota, FL. 12 of them are based in Sarasota; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 12 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which mediators in Sarasota work on weekends?

1 of 27 ranked mediators post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is BKG Mediation, LLC (#14). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Sarasota mediators have?

The median Google rating among 27 rated mediators in Sarasota is 4.8★, with a median of 18 reviews. Florand Mediation, LLC has the most, 62 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 Sarasota count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Sarasota 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 Sarasota, 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 Sarasota, 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 Sarasota?

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 Sarasota

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 27 mediators serving Sarasota.

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