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Mediators in South Yarmouth, MA: 2026 rankings

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in South Yarmouth: Cape Cod Mediation, LFR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews.

  2. 4

    Most-reviewed: Michael I Flores, PC, 123 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #4.

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

14 South Yarmouth mediators are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 14 rated law firms.

Top 10 mediators in South Yarmouth 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 South Yarmouth at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Cape Cod Mediation634.9★ (15)Barnstable, 7 mi away—Top score
2James E. Purcell623.7★ (3)Hyannis, 6 mi away——
3Ivy Wall Consult615.0★ (4)Mashpee, 12 mi awaySat—
4Michael I Flores, PC585.0★ (123)Yarmouth, 13 mi away—Most reviews
5Cape Cod Uncontested Divorce and Mediation585.0★ (16)Hyannis, 6 mi away——
6Tannian Law565.0★ (34)Hyannis, 6 mi away——
7Phinney Law Offices & Mediation535.0★ (4)Mashpee, 14 mi away——
8Marybeth Holland O'Hearn, Esq.535.0★ (10)Barnstable, 7 mi away——
9Law Offices of Bruce A. Bierhans, LLC525.0★ (7)Hyannis, 6 mi away——
10Plymouth County Uncontested Divorce and Mediation515.0★ (5)Carver, 32 mi away——

All 14 mediators in South Yarmouth, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in South Yarmouth

    #1 Cape Cod Mediation

    Based in Barnstable, 7 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3179 Main St, Barnstable, MA 02630
    View profile for Cape Cod Mediation(508) 362-1189

  2. #2 James E. Purcell

    Based in Hyannis, 6 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mediation service”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    99 Hawes Ave, Hyannis, MA 02601
    View profile for James E. Purcell(401) 258-1262

  3. #3 Ivy Wall Consult

    Based in Mashpee, 12 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    161 Lovell's Ln, Marstons Mills, MA 02648
    View profile for Ivy Wall Consult(508) 419-7048

  4. #4 Michael I Flores, PC

    Based in Yarmouth, 13 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews, the most in South Yarmouth.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    12 Main St, Orleans, MA 02653
    View profile for Michael I Flores, PC(508) 240-1115

  6. #6 Tannian Law

    Based in Hyannis, 6 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    88 Falmouth Rd, Hyannis, MA 02601
    View profile for Tannian Law(774) 470-7155

  8. #8 Marybeth Holland O'Hearn, Esq.

    Based in Barnstable, 7 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3267 Main St, Barnstable, MA 02630
    View profile for Marybeth Holland O'Hearn, Esq.(508) 375-9900

  12. #12 Saunders and Saunders, LLP

    Based in New Bedford, 38 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    98 Front St 2nd Floor, New Bedford, MA 02740
    View profile for Saunders and Saunders, LLP(508) 999-0600

  13. #13 Horan McLean Law Offices

    Based in New Bedford, 39 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    17 Orchard St, New Bedford, MA 02740
    View profile for Horan McLean Law Offices(508) 991-2201

Also serving South Yarmouth

6 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 South Yarmouth
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Canevazzi Russell P Attorney32 mi
Divorce and Family Mediation Services32 mi
Family Law Mediation Center38 mi
Ostrer & Associates12 mi
SEMA, South Eastern Mediation and Arbitration, Inc.1.0★ (1)5 mi
Swanson & Moors, LLCIn South Yarmouth

How we ranked South Yarmouth mediators

We scored 14 South Yarmouth 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 South Yarmouth 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 South Yarmouth: frequently asked questions

Which mediator has the highest LFR Score in South Yarmouth?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked mediator in South Yarmouth, MA is Cape Cod Mediation with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews. James E. Purcell (#2) and Ivy Wall Consult (#3) follow. We ranked 14 mediators on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many mediators are there in South Yarmouth?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 14 mediators serving South Yarmouth, MA. Another 6 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which mediators in South Yarmouth work on weekends?

2 of 14 ranked mediators post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ivy Wall Consult (#3) and Lawrence L Hale Attorney & Counselor at Law (#11). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do South Yarmouth mediators have?

The median Google rating among 14 rated mediators in South Yarmouth is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Michael I Flores, PC has the most, 123 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 South Yarmouth count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the South Yarmouth 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 South Yarmouth, MA 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 South Yarmouth, MA 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 South Yarmouth?

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 South Yarmouth

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 14 mediators serving South Yarmouth.

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