Kim Torres

Kim W. Torres, Esq.

Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator: Circuit Civil, Family, County & Appellate Courts | Approved Foreclosure and Elder Law Mediator | Elder Caring Coordinator | Certified Collaborative Law Professional | Texas Credentialed Mediator

Melbourne, Florida | Serving Clients Throughout the State of Florida | Expanding to Texas
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Overview

Kim W. Torres is one of Florida's most experienced and respected full-time mediators, with more than 25 years dedicated exclusively to alternative dispute resolution. A member of The Florida Bar since 1985, Kim transitioned from the practice of law to full-time mediation in 2000 and has since mediated thousands of disputes involving individuals, families, businesses, financial institutions, commercial lenders, healthcare providers, community associations, and entities throughout Florida.

Certified by the Florida Supreme Court in Circuit Civil, Family, Appellate and County Court Mediation, Kim is also approved to mediate Foreclosure, Elder Law, Consumer Debt and Bankruptcy matters, allowing her to assist parties across a broad spectrum of legal and business disputes. Her expertise is in recognizing logistical obstacles and assisting the parties to develop practical, respectful and lasting outcomes.

Her practice encompasses family and divorce mediation, commercial and contract disputes, guardianship and probate matters, homeowner and condominium association conflicts, real estate disputes, bankruptcy, mortgage foreclosure, consumer credit, uninsured subrogation, healthcare matters, and disputes involving homeowners and contractors. She is particularly well known for helping parties resolve disputes involving ongoing personal or business relationships, where communication, practical problem-solving, and durable agreements are essential.
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Mediation Approach

Kim believes successful mediation requires more than legal knowledge—it requires listening carefully, understanding the interests behind each party's position, and creating an environment where productive negotiations can occur. Clients have described Kim as patient, compassionate and honest in guiding individuals toward a workable solution.

Her calm, approachable style helps parties communicate more effectively while evaluating practical solutions that address both legal and personal concerns. Attorneys appreciate her insightful and pragmatic approach, while self-represented individuals value her ability to explain the mediation process clearly and maintain a balanced, respectful environment.

Kim regularly mediates matters involving either parties who are represented by legal counsel and people who are representing themselves. She is especially skilled in relationship-based disputes involving families, neighbors, business partners, and community organizations.
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Elder Caring & Collaborative Practice

Kim is among a select group of Florida professionals serving as an Elder Caring Coordinator, helping families navigate difficult decisions involving aging parents, guardianship, healthcare, caregiving responsibilities, and long-term planning.

She is also a strong advocate for the Collaborative Process and regularly assists families seeking respectful alternatives to traditional litigation. Her work emphasizes preserving relationships, improving communication, and helping families reach practical, lasting agreements. Special fee arrangements are available for county court cases with matters in dispute of less than $6,000.
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Leadership & Professional Recognition

Kim has played an active leadership role in Florida's dispute resolution community for more than two decades.

Her professional accomplishments include:
• Chair, Florida Bar ADR Section (2019–2020)
• Leader in the Law, Florida Association for Women Lawyers (2018)
• Circuit Civil Mediator of the Year, Brevard County (2007)
• Florida Supreme Court mediator certification evaluator for the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI)
• Presenter and moderator for the Florida Dispute Resolution Center, Florida State Guardianship Association, and numerous Florida Bar continuing legal education programs
• Contributor to the development of Brevard County's Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program
• Brevard County Professionalism Committee
• March of Dimes White Rose Award

She has also served on numerous professional committees and nonprofit boards supporting mediation, guardianship, legal education, and family services throughout Florida.
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Serving Clients Throughout Florida

Kim conducts mediations throughout the State of Florida, offering both in-person and virtual sessions. Through the latest Zoom technology, Kim can come to you through virtual mediations. Participating by Zoom, allows for easier scheduling, cost-saving and a more personal experience.

Her combination of extensive legal knowledge, decades of mediation experience, statewide reputation, and approachable style has made her a trusted neutral for attorneys, businesses, families, governmental entities, and self-represented parties seeking efficient, thoughtful, and lasting dispute resolution.
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Primary Areas of Practice