20 Years in the Courtroom.
A Different Perspective at the Mediation Table.

FLORIDA SUPREME COURT CERTIFIED CIRCUIT COURT MEDIATOR | TAMPA, FLORIDA

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EXPERIENCE MATTERS

You Already Know What Mediation Is. The Question Is Who You Want in the Room.

When a case reaches mediation, the parties have already invested enough time in the dispute. The mediator should arrive ready to work.


Stacy Yates brings 20 years of courtroom experience to civil mediation and arbitration, including trying cases to verdict for both plaintiffs and defendants. She understands what attorneys, insurers, and parties are weighing when a trial is still on the table because she has evaluated cases from both sides of it.


Her approach is prepared, practical, and human. She listens closely, gets to the issues that matter, and is willing to challenge an assumption or ask the uncomfortable question when the conversation needs to move.

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MEDIATION & ARBITRATION SERVICES

Mediation and Arbitration in Tampa, FL

Yates Law provides mediation and arbitration services for attorneys, insurers, businesses and parties throughout Tampa Bay and Florida, with virtual and in-person options available.

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The Yates Approach

Preparation Is Part of the Service

Your mediator should know the case before the mediation begins.


Stacy believes preparation is one of the clearest ways to respect the attorneys, parties, and process. She takes the time to understand the legal issues, competing positions, and people involved before everyone enters the room.


That preparation creates space for more useful conversations once mediation starts.

Not every case needs more talking.

Sometimes it needs a better question.

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CIVIL MEDIATION

Experience Across a Wide Range of Civil Disputes

Stacy mediates a broad range of civil disputes, bringing courtroom experience and practical perspective to matters at every stage of litigation.

EXPLORE CIVIL MEDIATION
  • Personal Injury Claims
  • Catastrophic Injury Claims
  • Wrongful Death Claims
  • Insurance Bad Faith Disputes
  • Employment Disputes
  • Homeowner Disputes
  • Family Law Mediation
  • Real Estate Disputes
  • Contract Disputes
  • Malpractice Matters
  • Complex & Multi-Party Disputes
  • Pre-Suit Claims
  • General Civil Litigation
  • Parenting Plans/Divorce
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WHAT TO EXPECT

A DIFFERENT MEDIATION EXPERIENCE

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PREPARED.

The work starts before mediation. Stacy reviews the case in advance so valuable time is not spent bringing the mediator up to speed.

EXPERIENCED.

Twenty years in the courtroom provides perspective on litigation, trial risk and how plaintiffs and defendants evaluate cases.

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DIRECT.

When a difficult point needs to be addressed, Stacy does not avoid it simply to keep the room comfortable.

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HUMAN.

Legal disputes involve actual people. Stacy listens closely, reads the room and works to understand what may be driving the conflict beyond the pleadings.

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PRACTICAL.

Not every case settles, but every case deserves a serious effort toward resolution. Stacy keeps the conversation focused on the issues that matter and the realistic options available.

MEET STACY YATES

Tampa Mediator. Trial Attorney. Problem Solver.

Stacy Yates is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator and experienced trial attorney whose perspective has been shaped by representing both plaintiffs and defendants.


After 20 years in the courtroom, she understands how attorneys evaluate risk, how parties experience conflict, and what can happen when a case continues toward trial.


Her mediation style is intentionally human. Stacy prepares, listens, and looks beyond the positions people walk into the room holding.

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Tampa Civil Mediation FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions about Yates Law

  • What types of cases does Yates Law mediate?

    Yates Law Firm mediates a wide range of civil disputes, including personal injury and catastrophic injury claims, wrongful death, insurance bad faith, employment disputes, homeowners disputes, real estate matters, contract disputes, malpractice matters, pre-suit claims, and general civil litigation.

  • Does Yates Law offer virtual mediation?

    Yes. Yates Law Firm offers virtual mediation in addition to in-person mediation. The appropriate format can be determined based on the needs of the attorneys and parties involved.

  • Where does Yates Law provide mediation services?

    Yates Law Firm is based in Tampa, Florida, and serves attorneys, insurers, and parties throughout Tampa Bay and Florida. Stacy is also available to travel for in-person mediations when appropriate.

  • Why does preparation matter in mediation?

    Preparation allows the mediator to enter the room already familiar with the case, the key issues, and each party’s position.


    Stacy believes mediation time should be spent working toward a resolution, not spending half the day bringing the mediator up to speed.

  • What makes Yates Law's approach to mediation different?

    Stacy combines 20 years of courtroom experience with a conversational, direct, and highly prepared mediation style. She listens carefully, understands litigation from both plaintiff and defense perspectives, and is willing to ask difficult questions when doing so can help create clarity.