Don Saunders
Don Saunders
Saunders Mediation Services, LLC
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gavel Practice Areas- Business
- Divorce
- Family
- Workplace
Florida Court Certified Mediator | Parenting Coordinator
Florida | Mediating Family and Civil Disputes
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Professional Overview
Don Saunders is a Florida court certified mediator and parenting coordinator 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.
Mr. Saunders has successfully mediated hundreds of matters and is known for guiding parties toward fair, practical agreements while reducing the time, cost, and disruption often associated with litigation. His extensive business background allows him to bring a real-world, solution-oriented perspective to both financial and interpersonal disputes.
He is frequently selected for matters requiring practical problem-solving, relationship preservation, and efficient resolution across both family and business conflicts.
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Mediation Approach
Mr. Saunders combines business experience, negotiation skills, and conflict resolution training to help parties navigate challenging disputes with clarity and respect.
His approach is particularly effective in matters where relationships are ongoing and communication has broken down.
He focuses on:
• Structured, solution-oriented dialogue
• Balanced participation and respectful communication
• Practical, forward-looking problem solving
• Child-focused decision-making in family matters
His extensive business background allows him to bring a practical, real-world perspective to financial, contractual, and organizational disputes, while his parenting coordination experience supports effective resolution in ongoing family dynamics.
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Distinguishing Factors
Mr. Saunders’ combination of:
• Extensive entrepreneurial and business experience
• Parenting coordination expertise
• Focus on relationship preservation and practical outcomes
positions him as a highly effective neutral for disputes requiring balanced facilitation, real-world problem solving, and sustainable resolution strategies.
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Areas of Focus / Mediation Practice
- Divorce, Family & Domestic Relations Matters
- Parenting Coordination & Co-Parenting Disputes
- Child-Focused Parenting Plans & Timesharing
- Business & Partnership Disputes
- Contract & Financial Disputes
- Probate & Elder Care Matters
- Real Estate & Property Disputes
- Landlord–Tenant Conflicts
Common Case Types
- Parenting plans and timesharing disputes
- High-conflict co-parenting and communication breakdowns
- Divorce-related financial and property settlements
- Business and partnership conflicts
- Contract disputes and financial disagreements
- Real estate and property-related disputes
- Probate and elder care conflicts
- Landlord–tenant disputes
Mediation & ADR Experience
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator
- Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator
- Parenting Coordinator
- Mediates both pre-suit and post-filing disputes
Experience handling:
- Family and domestic relations matters
- Parenting coordination and ongoing co-parenting disputes
- Business and financial conflicts
- Civil disputes involving property, contracts, and relationships
Best Suited For
- Family disputes involving parenting plans and ongoing co-parenting dynamics
- High-conflict parenting or communication breakdowns
- Divorce matters requiring practical financial and property resolution
- Business and partnership disputes requiring real-world solutions
- Contract and financial disputes where efficient resolution is critical
- Matters where preserving relationships is a priority
- Cases requiring a business-informed, solution-oriented mediation process
Professional Background
- Over 40 years of entrepreneurial and business experience
- Extensive experience in negotiation, operations, and conflict resolution
- Strong understanding of financial, organizational, and interpersonal dynamics
Education
- George Mason University, Bachelor’s degree in Business
Certifications
- Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator
Professional Strengths
- Strong ability to manage relationship-driven and high-conflict disputes
- Extensive background in business and financial decision-making
- Experience in both family and civil mediation contexts
- Practical, solution-oriented approach to conflict resolution
- Ability to guide parties toward efficient and durable agreements