Don Saunders

Don Saunders

Saunders Mediation Services, LLC
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Florida Court Certified Mediator | Parenting Coordinator

Florida | Mediating Family and Civil Disputes
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Don Saunders is a Florida court certified mediator with more than four decades of entrepreneurial and business experience. He mediates both family and civil disputes, helping individuals, families, and businesses resolve complex conflicts efficiently and constructively.

Don has successfully mediated hundreds of matters and is known for helping parties reach fair and practical agreements while minimizing the stress, time, and expense often associated with litigation.
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Mediation Approach

Don combines business experience, negotiation skills, and conflict resolution training to help parties navigate challenging disputes with clarity and respect.

His mediation style emphasizes:
• Collaboration and constructive dialogue
• Respectful communication between parties
• Practical, settlement-focused solutions
• Prioritizing the well-being of children in family disputes

Don believes mediation allows parties to maintain control over outcomes while avoiding the financial and emotional costs of prolonged litigation.
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Professional Background

With more than 40 years of entrepreneurial experience, Don brings practical business insight and negotiation expertise to the mediation process. His background allows him to understand both the legal and financial dimensions of disputes, particularly in business and contract matters.
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Mediation Focus

Don works with parties seeking a constructive alternative to litigation and is particularly well suited for disputes where maintaining relationships and reaching practical agreements are important goals.

Family Mediation Services

  • Parenting plans
  • Child-focused parenting coordination
  • Property division
  • Financial settlement negotiations

Civil Mediation Services

  • Business conflicts
  • Contract disputes
  • Partnership disputes
  • Workplace and employment conflicts
  • Probate matters
  • Elder care disputes
  • Real estate and property boundary conflicts
  • Landlord-tenant disputes

Education

  • George Mason University, Bachelor’s degree in Business

Certifications

  • Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator
  • Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator

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