Skilled ~Practical ~Trusted

Sarah Allen, Esq.

Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator with Real Trial Insight

Real-Time

Calendar

To reserve a mediation session, select a time from the real-time calendar below. The interactive Appointment Request form will collect contact details and case information. Once submitted, we’ll follow up promptly with confirmation and any required documents.

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

Transparent

Fee Schedule

Mediation Rates

Two-party mediations are billed at $200 per party per hour.
Three-party mediations are billed at $150 per party per hour.
For four or more parties, a rate will be provided upon request.

A “party” refers to all individuals represented by the same attorney.

Minimum Booking

Half-day mediations: 3-hour minimum per party
Full-day mediations: 4-hour minimum per party

Cancellation Policy

To avoid a cancellation fee, notice must be provided at least two business days in advance. 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

Mediations are available via Zoom or in-person. There is no additional charge for Zoom or for use of Sarah’s Jacksonville office space when available.

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.

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 civil trials, she brings clarity and equity to every mediation session.

Biography

Before turning her full attention to mediation, Sarah served as trial counsel at a large civil litigation firm, where she managed a high-volume docket in the Premises Liability Group. She regularly first-chaired jury trials, prepared complex cases for litigation, and earned both multimillion-dollar verdicts and decisive defense wins across Florida.

In addition to her courtroom work, Sarah contributed to large-scale opioid litigation as part of a government action team, helping to prosecute claims against pharmaceutical manufacturers and working closely with municipalities in Florida and Oklahoma. Earlier in her career, she represented insurers and corporate clients at a statewide defense firm, where she managed litigation strategy, client communication, and staff oversight—giving her a balanced perspective that continues to inform her work at the mediation table.

Sarah began her legal career as a judicial clerk at both the trial and appellate level, including the First District Court of Appeal, and she competed in Moot Court during her time at Florida State University College of Law. Today, she draws on her deep litigation background and calm, pragmatic approach to help parties resolve disputes with clarity and confidence.

Bar Admissions

Florida

Professional Affiliations

The Florida Bar
Jacksonville Bar Association – ADR Section
Jacksonville Women Lawyer Association (JWLA)
Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL)
The Chester Bedell American Inn of Court
Active in community leadership and service roles in Jacksonville, including The Womens Board, and the American Cancer Society

Certifications & Specialized Training

Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator
Advanced Mediation Techniques – Jacksonville Justice Association CLE (2024)

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 North Florida

Proven

Expertise

Sarah’s mediation practice is built on years of hands-on litigation across a range of civil matters. 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.

Premises Liability

Drawing on her experience managing a high-volume docket of slip-and-fall and negligent maintenance claims, Sarah is well-versed in the nuances of premises liability cases. She understands the legal and factual complexities that can arise and helps parties find common ground in a focused, solution-oriented environment.

Personal Injury & Tort Claims

From soft tissue disputes to high-value injury cases, Sarah brings trial-tested insight to personal injury mediations. Her experience on both the plaintiff and defense sides allows her to speak credibly to liability, causation, and damages from multiple perspectives.

Insurance Disputes

With experience representing insurers and litigating claims, Sarah is adept at navigating policy language, coverage disagreements, and claims resolution. She is a steady presence in mediations involving carriers, insureds, and third-party claimants.

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.

Government-Involved Matters

Sarah’s work on opioid litigation and municipal representation gives her a strong foundation for mediating cases involving public entities or institutional clients.