Stanley Zamor
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Stanley Zamor

FL Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil, Family & County Mediator | Qualified Arbitrator | FL SC Approved Mediator Trainer | FAPM Four-Term President

Stanley Zamor is one of Florida's most respected dispute resolution professionals, with more than 25 years of experience as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil, Family, and County Mediator, qualified arbitrator, mediator trainer, and ADR leader. Certified by the Florida Supreme Court in 2000, he has facilitated more than 2,000 mediations and arbitrations across family, business, commercial, construction, insurance, securities, probate, employment, and HOA matters.

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Stanley Zamor is one of Florida's most respected dispute resolution professionals, with more than 25 years of experience as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil, Family, and County Mediator, qualified arbitrator, mediator trainer, and ADR leader. Certified by the Florida Supreme Court in 2000, he has facilitated more than 2,000 mediations and arbitrations across family, business, commercial, construction, insurance, securities, probate, employment, and HOA matters. He is a four-term President of the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators (FAPM) — Florida's oldest statewide mediation organization — and a member of the Florida Supreme Court Mediation Ethics Advisory Committee (MEAC). He is also a Florida Supreme Court Approved Primary Circuit Mediator Trainer, FINRA arbitrator, AAA panel mediator, and member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. Stanley has served as adjunct faculty at the University of Miami and is a published author on mediation ethics, negotiation strategy, and ADR. He is based in Fort Lauderdale and serves clients throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties, as well as statewide via secure video mediation.

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  • ADR Education & Mediator Training
  • Business & Commercial Mediation
  • Construction Dispute Resolution
  • Employment & Workplace Mediation
  • Family & Divorce Mediation
  • Florida Mediator Certification & Ethics
  • HOA & Condominium Disputes
  • Insurance & Civil Litigation Mediation
  • Probate & Estate Mediation
  • Securities & FINRA Arbitration
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AAA Panel Mediator American Arbitration Association
FINRA Arbitrator FINRA
Florida Supreme Court Approved Primary Circuit Mediator Trainer Florida Supreme Court
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator Florida Supreme Court 2000
Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator Florida Supreme Court 2000
Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator Florida Supreme Court 2000
Four-Term President, Florida Academy of Professional Mediators (FAPM) Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
Member, Florida Supreme Court Mediation Ethics Advisory Committee (MEAC) Florida Supreme Court
Member, National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
Qualified Arbitrator Florida
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What is the difference between a mediator and an arbitrator?

The difference is fundamental. A mediator is a neutral facilitator with no power to decide the dispute — their role is to help the parties negotiate their own agreement, and any party can decline to settle.

Published October 8, 2026 Last reviewed October 8, 2026
FloridaHow Mediation Works
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What actually happens during a mediation session?

A typical mediation begins with the mediator making introductions and setting ground rules, after which each side has an opportunity to explain its position and interests.

Published October 8, 2026 Last reviewed October 8, 2026
FloridaHow Mediation Works
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Is there a deadline for bringing a securities claim to FINRA?

FINRA has an eligibility rule that generally provides that a claim is not eligible for submission to arbitration when six years have elapsed from the occurrence or event giving rise to the claim.

Published October 8, 2026 Last reviewed October 8, 2026
FloridaSecurities & FINRA Disputes
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How does FINRA mediation differ from FINRA arbitration?

The two processes are fundamentally different. FINRA arbitration is an adjudicative process in which the parties present their claims, defenses and evidence to an arbitrator or arbitration panel that ultimately issues...

Published October 8, 2026 Last reviewed October 8, 2026
FloridaSecurities & FINRA Disputes
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What kinds of investment and securities disputes can be mediated?

Securities and investment disputes commonly include investor claims involving brokerage firms or associated persons, such as allegations concerning unsuitable or inappropriate investment recommendations,...

Published October 8, 2026 Last reviewed October 8, 2026
FloridaSecurities & FINRA Disputes
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