Skilled ~Practical ~Trusted

Sarah Allen, Esq.

Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator with Real Trial Insight

Real-Time

Calendar

Select a time to book instantly. Choose any open time on the real-time calendar below to reserve your mediation or settlement conference. The booking form will collect contact details and case information. You may also select whether you want a Zoom or in-person mediation or settlement conference through this booking form. Once your booking is complete, we’ll follow up promptly with a confirmation email and any required documents.

Email notifications and calendar reminders will keep all participants informed and prepared.

Transparent

Fee Schedule

Rates

Two-party mediations are billed at $400 per hour, divided evenly among the parties unless otherwise agreed to in writing.
Three-party mediations are billed at $425 per hour.
For four or more parties, a rate will be provided upon request.
Settlement conferences are billed at $400 per hour to the scheduling attorney or law firm.

A “party” includes all persons or entities whose interests are represented by one attorney or firm at the mediation. Preparation time is billed at $400/hour and is incurred at the mediator’s discretion, depending on the needs of the case and any submissions by the parties. Beginning November 1, 2026, every invoice will include a $250 administrative fee. Mediator fees are the responsibility of the attorneys and their respective firms.

Minimum Booking

Two-hour minimum fee, plus any preparation time
Mediations are reserved in 4-hour morning or afternoon sessions. If you anticipate needing more than 4 hours, please let us know when booking.

Cancellation Policy

To avoid the minimum fee, written notice of any cancellation or rescheduling must be provided at least 72 hours before the scheduled date. If a session is canceled or rescheduled with less notice, the minimum fee may apply. To maintain neutrality, the fee is shared equally among all parties, regardless of which party initiates the change.

Session Format

Sarah offers mediation services via Zoom and in person at The Liles Firm in downtown Jacksonville or at Jacksonville Mediation Center on University Boulevard.

Billing & Payment

Invoices are issued promptly after the mediation and are due upon receipt. Unless the attorneys agree otherwise, each party will be billed separately for their portion of the total fee. Sarah’s mediation services are retained by counsel, and it is the attorneys’ responsibility to ensure that all fees are paid in a timely manner. Payment instructions will be provided on the invoice.

Just below, you’ll find helpful tools and information to support a smooth and productive mediation experience.

Sarah’s Rate Card & CV is available for download, together with a helpful Guide to Mediation (which you can share with clients), useful Virtual Mediation Tips, and a recent IRS W-9 form.

Whether you’re new to mediation or a regular participant, these resources are here to make the process easier from start to finish. You can also follow @mediatewithsarah on Instagram for more insight.

About

Sarah Allen

From Courtroom

To Common Ground

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Sarah Allen is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil and County Mediator with over a decade of litigation experience. Known for her steady demeanor and deep familiarity with litigation, trials, and high-emotion work environments, she brings clarity and equity to every mediation session.

Biography

In 2025, Sarah left her position at a nationwide personal injury firm to focus on growing her mediation practice. She brings more than a decade of litigation experience on both sides of the courtroom. With her experience on both sides of the “v,” she is regularly selected by defense firms and insurance carriers to facilitate presuit settlement conferences and litigation mediations.

Sarah began her career at a nationwide defense firm, representing insurers and corporate clients in premises liability, nursing home liability, medical malpractice, and dental malpractice cases, where she managed litigation strategy, client communication, and staff. She later contributed to large-scale opioid litigation as part of a government action team before serving as trial counsel in the Premises Liability Group of a large personal injury firm. There, she managed a high-volume docket, first- and second-chaired jury trials to verdict, and litigated, mediated, and tried cases involving complex liability, catastrophic injuries, and sexual assault claims.

Having represented both plaintiffs and defendants, Sarah understands the pressures each side brings to the table. As a two-time cancer survivor, mother, and philanthropist, she also brings perspective that reaches beyond the courtroom. Her calm, pragmatic approach helps parties resolve disputes with clarity and confidence.

Bar Admissions

Florida

Professional Affiliations

The Florida Bar, ADR Section
Jacksonville Bar Association – ADR Section
Jacksonville Women Lawyer Association (JWLA)
Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL)
The Chester Bedell American Inn of Court
Philanthropic Involvement: The Womens Board, and the American Cancer Society

Certifications

Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator

Honors & Recognitions

Co-Chair, The Womens Board – First Coast Design Show (2025)
Chair, American Cancer Society’s Cowford Ball (2022); Co-Chair (2023)
Recognized within Morgan & Morgan for trial performance and client results
Super Lawyers Rising Star – Civil Litigation (2018-2025)

Education

J.D., Florida State University College of Law
- Moot Court Team
- Judicial Clerk, First District Court of Appeal (Judge Stephanie Ray)
- Judicial Clerk, Second Judicial Circuit (Judge Dawn Caloca Johnson)
B.A., University of Florida

Proven

Expertise

Sarah’s mediation practice is built on years of hands-on litigation across a range of civil matters and unique life experience. Her courtroom insight, strategic thinking, and calm presence allow her to help parties resolve disputes efficiently and with confidence. Below are some of the areas where she brings particular depth of experience.

Disputed Liability Claims

Drawing on her experience managing a high-volume docket of premises and general-liability claims, Sarah is well-versed in the language of liability. She has handled disputed liability trucking, auto, premises, and general liability claims. She understands legal and factual complexities and has the creative thinking skills necessary to overcome barriers to communication and settlement that exist in disputed liability claims.

Sexual Assault Claims

Sarah brings tact and a clear understanding of the complex liability issues in sexual assault claims, making her a valuable mediator for these sensitive cases. She balances empathy with realism and uses experience and compassion to help overcome typical barriers to resolution in sexual assault cases.

Medical Malpractice and Catastrophic Injury Claims

Sarah’s experience with complex and catastrophic injuries as well as her basis of knowledge from her own life experiences allows her to meaningfully communicate with litigants of medical malpractice claims and catastrophic injury claims. She understands policy language and coverage issues that arise in medical malpractice cases. Her experience on both the plaintiff and defense sides allows her to speak credibly to liability, causation, and damages from multiple perspectives.

Commercial & Business Disputes

Sarah mediates contract disagreements and business-related matters involving individuals or small entities. Her organized, even-tempered approach helps clarify the issues and keep settlement discussions on track, even in financially sensitive cases.

Global Settlement Conferences and Presuit Mediations

Sarah offers in-person and Zoom-based global settlement conferences and presuit mediations.