Mediation Services

John Contini is an excellent Mediator. Persuasive, understands the real issues and is relatable to all parties. Truly exceptional.

John Contini is an absolutely outstanding and excellent, Mediator. His vast experience provides a very methodical and empathetic approach to all parties in mediation in order to arrive at a peaceful outcome. Thank you John for your valuable time and experience.

It was a pleasure to have Mr. Contini as our mediator. He was very thorough and fair. He made the impossible, possible. I am very grateful for such a positive outcome. Thank you again.

Mediations are usually very stressful but, Judge Contini made this mediation very comfortable. He was also very professional, straight forward and knowledgeable. He also knows case law down to the exact article. He is absolutely amazing! I felt so much better being able to put a very long issue to rest. He was able to help both sides reach an agreement that both parties were happy with. It’s like a heavy weight lifted off my shoulders. Thank you so very much and God bless!

“Dear Judge, It was nice to work with you at Mediation last week. I look forward to referring your number because your fee is very reasonable. Your expertise can help many people resolve their cases.”

“John is a fantastic mediator with an uncanny ability to relate to people from all walks of life. He is extremely effective in helping opposing parties come to middle ground resolutions that were previously thought to be impossible. I highly recommend his mediation services.”

"John Contini is an excellent mediator. His insight into the human psychology enabled us to settle a case which both lawyers never thought would settle and enabled the litigants to find some much need peace."

"Thank you again for getting us settled. My oldest daughter was 4 when this case started. Now she drives. You did a great job and you’ll be hearing from us. Much gratitude."

"I wanted to take a moment and write about the creative, professional manner in which Mr. John Contini was able to help myself and my wife in dealing with what had become a very difficult situation regarding a hurricane glass company which I will leave unnamed. John new immediately how to use a calm gracious and kind manner towards the company and we had almost (next day) immediate positive results. I want to thank John for a job well done and would highly recommend him for anyone to use a mediator."

Judge Contini, THANK YOU for listening carefully and for being a wonderful mediator. I am going on __ years of dealing with the issues from Mr. ___ and not once has anyone actually listened. Except of course, ____. You will for sure be the only mediator I will recommend to all my friends dealing with similar situations. Fairness is the only way to keep the playing field level, so I appreciate your fairness. I look forward, not dreading (for the first time in my life) for September 8th. More than grateful."

"I have known John Contini for over 20 years in his roles as defense attorney and circuit court judge. During that time, Mr. Contini has displayed superb communication skills and a unique ability to solve the most difficult problems. Mr. Contini has the skills of listening carefully to each side of a dispute, displaying compassion for both parties, and crafting satisfying solutions. I highly recommend Mr. Contini for mediation services."

"As someone who practiced law in Judge Contini's courtroom, I can tell you that I experienced first hand how passionate he is about helping people. He always encouraged litigants to find common ground and stay out of the courtroom and do what's best for their children. You will not find a more caring and passionate mediator than John Contini. If you're looking to keep your case out of the courtroom and save money on attorney's fees, then John Contini is your go-to guy."

"Knowing John for the last 14 years, through the ups and downs. Mr Contini is always fair and balanced, he is committed and driven to assist with any circumstance that arises. He is a compassionate man that always aims to mediate to the best of all parties involved. Being trained as a judge provided him the added tools to resolve some of the most complex situations that appear before him."

"John was an amazing mediator. He was very empathetic to the concerns of both parties. His solution to their dispute was very innovative. I cannot recommend him more highly."

“I’ve known John for over 30 years as a fellow attorney here in Fort Lauderdale and have worked with him on occasion on criminal and civil matters. John is a people person who is not only caring and pragmatic but very cost conscious. I would recommend John as a mediator both prior to retaining counsel as well as in litigation. Engaging John will be money well spent.”

''I have great respect for John and believe he is an excellent choice mediator for family lawyers who are sincerely looking to resolve their cases. John is a no nonsense mediator who gets the job done both effectively and efficiently. I cannot say enough about this most compassionate and highly effective mediator who has a special talent particularly relevant to family law litigation.''

John Contini was frustrated with the lack of help that families were getting as a family court judge. When he spoke up about it he was chastised by the legal community. As a mediator he now can give his personal support and his in depth experience now to match the many family and legal issues with the right legal and other professionals that can give the client the help they desperately need. I personally recommend John Contini as a mediator who has the flexibility now to recommend to the client the help they need without interference from others who just want to rush a client through a process not caring for their mental or emotional needs. 

"Thank you so much for all of your work today. I think it was invaluable and you made something happen that we thought was impossible. On behalf of my client and I, we can’t thank you enough. You are on the top of my list! I look forward to working with you again and have absolutely told Deborah about you again last night. It was a true pleasure to see your work and how you handled the matter."