Dispute Resolution
Effective Resolution for Legal and Commercial Disputes
Helping clients navigate conflict through litigation, mediation, arbitration, and neutral decision making.
At Clark Partington, we understand that not every dispute is best resolved in a courtroom. Our Dispute Resolution team provides strategic, efficient, and results-oriented litigation, mediation, arbitration and appellate services designed to help parties resolve complex matters with professionalism and finality.
Our attorneys have substantial experience representing clients in mediation and arbitration across a broad range of commercial, real estate, employment, probate, construction, and business disputes. We approach Dispute Resolution with the same preparation and strategic focus we bring to trial—while recognizing that successful resolution often requires creativity, practical judgment, and a steady hand.
Three members of our firm—Scott Remington, Mike Schofield, and Jason Peterson—are Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediators. This certification reflects not only formal training and experience, but a commitment to neutrality, fairness, and the highest professional standards in facilitating resolution. Whether serving as mediators or as advocates in arbitration proceedings, our team works to narrow issues, manage risk, and help parties reach durable agreements.
When litigation is not the best answer, Clark Partington offers trusted guidance and proven leadership in mediation and arbitration throughout Florida and beyond.
Resolution Services Designed to Settle Conflicts Effectively
Our Dispute Resolution Practice Group provides structured, impartial support for individuals, businesses, and organizations seeking alternatives to traditional litigation. We help clients manage conflict, explore solutions, and achieve fair outcomes through mediation, arbitration, and neutral umpire services.
Process Types
Litigation
Formal legal process used to resolve disputes through the court system, where parties present evidence and arguments to reach a binding decision.
Mediation Services
Neutral facilitation that helps parties negotiate and reach mutually acceptable agreements in a confidential setting.
Arbitration Services
Binding or non-binding dispute resolution conducted by a neutral arbitrator, often offering a faster and more cost effective path than litigation.
Umpire Services
A neutral third party who issues a final decision when arbitrators cannot reach agreement, commonly used in insurance and appraisal disputes.
Court Ordered or Contractually Required ADR
Support for matters that must proceed through mediation or arbitration as dictated by contract or court requirement.
Appellate Law
Representing clients in appeals by challenging or defending trial court decisions before higher courts.
Subject Matter
Commercial and Contractual Disputes
Guidance and resolution support for conflicts involving business contracts, service agreements, and commercial relationships.
Construction and Development Disputes
Support for contractors, subcontractors, owners, and developers involved in construction related conflicts.
Employment Related Disputes
Assistance with workplace conflicts, contract disagreements, and personnel matters that benefit from neutral resolution.
Insurance and Appraisal Matters
Experience navigating insurance related disputes, including property damage, valuations, and policy interpretation.
Family and Interpersonal Disputes
Facilitation of solutions for families and individuals seeking resolution outside the courtroom.
Our attorneys
Meet Our Attorneys
Our team combines practical insight and proven dispute resolution skills to guide clients through conflict with clarity and confidence.
Michael J. Schofield
Shareholder | Board Certified Aviation Lawyer | Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator
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Construction & Development, Healthcare Law, Litigation, Personal Injury & Products Liabilityareas of practice:
Business Litigation, Entity and Shareholder Disputes, Probate Litigation, Property Disputes, Public Board and Agency, Mediationareas of practice:
Arbitration and Mediation, Aviation and Transportation, Business and Corporate, Construction & Development, Insurance Disputes, Litigation, Personal Injuryareas of practice:
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Appellate Practice, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights/Insolvency, Business Litigation, Construction and Development, E-Discovery/Discovery DisputesGuidance and Insights on Resolving Disputes
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