Good mediators must possess certain qualities. Some of these qualities
include patience, objectivity, persistence, and effective communication skills.
We distinguish ourselves from other mediators by our commitment to
PROFESSIONALISM, FOCUS, and CREATIVITY.

Mission

To create a PROFESSIONAL environment in which people FOCUS on issues and interests to achieve CREATIVE solutions to disputes.

Mediation

Mediation is defined as 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. In mediation, the decision making authority rests with the parties. The mediator’s goal is to help the disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable and voluntary agreement. The role of the mediator includes assisting the parties in identifying issues, fostering joint problem solving, and exploring settlement alternatives.

Qualifications

Andrew F. Garofalo is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator and a Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediator. He is also a Florida Bar Board Certified Real Estate Attorney. Mr. Garofalo has worked as an attorney on complex real estate and business transactions and negotiations since 2001 when he was admitted to the Florida Bar. He is a member of The Association of South Florida Mediators and Arbitrators, The Florida Academy of Professional Mediators, and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the Florida Bar.

Mediation Services

GDR focuses on real estate and business disputes, with a specialty in commercial (office and retail) landlord-tenant disputes. Our practice includes the following areas:

  • Business / Commercial
  • Small Businesses / Partnerships
  • Contracts
  • Commercial Finance
  • Construction
  • Condominiums / Community Associations
  • Landlord-Tenant
  • Land Use
  • Real Estate
  • Real Estate & Business Brokerage
  • Real Estate Finance & Mortgages
  • Foreclosures & Distressed Real Estate
  • Title Insurance Claims
  • Government