Thomas E. Feaster

Thomas E. Feaster, M.Ed.

Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator | Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator | Qualified Arbitrator | Florida Real Estate Broker

Florida Real Estate Mediator • Florida Property Insurance Mediator • Landlord-Tenant Mediator • HOA and Condominium Mediator • Contract and Business Mediator

Tampa, Florida | Serving Hillsborough County, the Tampa Bay Area, and Parties Throughout Florida by Zoom

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Overview

Thomas E. "Tom" Feaster is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, Qualified Arbitrator, and Florida Licensed Real Estate Broker whose practice focuses on resolving real estate, Florida property insurance, landlord-tenant, HOA, business, contract, and other civil disputes throughout Florida.

With more than 35 years of experience in the real estate industry, Tom combines practical business knowledge with professional dispute resolution to help parties resolve conflicts efficiently, confidentially, and cost-effectively without unnecessary litigation.

His experience as both a real estate broker and mediator provides a practical understanding of the legal, financial, and business issues that often drive settlement negotiations.

Tom conducts both pre-suit and litigated mediations, including court-ordered and privately retained mediations, and is available for Zoom mediations throughout Florida.
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Real Estate Mediation Experience

Tom’s background distinguishes him from general civil mediators because he has spent decades working directly within the real estate industry.

His professional experience includes serving as a:
• Florida Real Estate Broker
• Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
• Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator
• Qualified Arbitrator
• Real Estate Instructor
• Author and Educator
• President of Corporate Real Estate, Inc.

This combination enables him to understand both the legal and practical issues involved in:

• Residential real estate transactions
• Commercial real estate transactions
• Purchase and sale contracts
• Escrow deposit disputes
• Broker and commission disputes
• Property disclosures
• Leasing
• Foreclosures
• Title issues
• Boundary disputes
• Easements
• Land use issues
• Property management disputes

Tom has also authored educational materials addressing escrow disputes for the Bert Rodgers School of Real Estate and has taught real estate courses at the University of Tampa and Hillsborough Community College.
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Mediation Approach

Tom approaches mediation as a practical problem-solving process focused on helping parties move beyond fixed positions and evaluate realistic settlement options.

His role is not to decide who is right or wrong. Instead, he helps participants:
• Identify the central issues preventing resolution
• Clarify competing expectations and obligations
• Evaluate the financial and practical risks of continued litigation
• Explore settlement terms that may not be available in court
• Preserve business, neighborhood, landlord-tenant, or community relationships when possible

Tom believes mediation is most effective when the process is understandable, affordable, and focused on resolution rather than retaliation.

His guiding objective is straightforward:
Resolve the dispute efficiently so the parties can move forward.
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Teaching, Writing, and Professional Contributions

Tom’s professional background includes substantial involvement in real estate education.

He has reportedly served as:
• Adjunct Professor of Real Estate, University of Tampa
• Real Estate Instructor, Hillsborough Community College
• Instructor, Bert Rodgers School of Real Estate
• Guest or instructional contributor at Stetson University College of Law
• Visiting professor and mentor through the John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center at the University of Tampa

He has also authored educational materials addressing real estate and dispute resolution, including escrow-related conflicts.
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