(941) 792-1695 scheduling@westcoastmediators.com
Sarasota, Florida

Resolving Conflict.
Restoring Solutions.

Experienced.   Impartial.   Effective.

West Coast Mediators are certified Federal and State Circuit Court mediators. We have mediated thousands of cases to successful conclusions across many areas of civil law.

Certified Federal & State Circuit Court Mediators

Thousands

Cases Mediated

Federal

Court Certified

State

Circuit Court Certified

SW Florida

Serving Since Decades

About West Coast Mediators

Trusted Mediation Services in Southwest Florida

West Coast Mediators are certified Federal and State Circuit Court mediators. We have mediated thousands of cases to a successful conclusion involving many areas of civil law. Our commitment is to provide an impartial, professional forum for dispute resolution — saving you time, expense, and the uncertainty of trial.

Fairness

Every party is heard equally. We ensure a balanced, neutral process that respects all perspectives.

Resolution

We guide parties toward durable, mutually beneficial agreements — avoiding the cost of litigation.

Trust

Our mediators are trusted by attorneys and parties throughout Southwest Florida for decades of service.

Experience

Thousands of cases mediated across federal and state courts. Deep expertise in complex civil matters.

Our Expertise

Areas of Practice

Our mediators bring deep experience across the full spectrum of civil litigation, helping parties reach resolution in even the most complex disputes.

Personal Injury

Auto accidents, slip-and-fall, wrongful death, and other personal injury disputes resolved efficiently.

Medical & Legal Malpractice

Complex professional liability cases handled with the technical depth they require.

Insurance Disputes

Coverage disputes, bad faith claims, and insurance litigation settled outside the courtroom.

Business Disputes

Partnership conflicts, breach of contract, shareholder disputes, and commercial litigation.

Real Property

Boundary disputes, easements, landlord-tenant issues, and real estate transaction conflicts.

Construction

Contractor disputes, defect claims, delay damages, and construction project conflicts.

Contract Disputes

Breach of contract, commercial agreements, vendor disputes, and service contract claims.

Our Team

Meet the Mediators

Certified Federal and State Circuit Court mediators with decades of combined civil litigation experience serving Sarasota, Tampa, and all of Southwest Florida.

Stephen G. Brannan, Esq. — Certified Circuit & Federal Court Mediator
Certified Circuit & Federal Court Mediator

Stephen G. Brannan

Esq.

Stephen G. Brannan has dedicated his legal career to helping parties resolve disputes without the burden and expense of protracted litigation. As a certified Federal and State Circuit Court mediator, he brings a thorough understanding of civil law, sharp analytical skills, and a patient, principled approach to every session.

His experience spans every major category of civil litigation — from personal injury and medical malpractice to complex commercial and real property disputes. Attorneys and insurance professionals across Southwest Florida trust his process to deliver results.

Kevin B. Woods, Esq. — Board-Certified Civil Trial Attorney & Mediator
Board-Certified Civil Trial Attorney & Mediator

Kevin B. Woods

Esq.

Kevin Britt Woods is a third-generation Tampa native and a Board-Certified civil trial attorney with a career spanning over 29 years working exclusively on civil trial matters on behalf of both Defendants and Plaintiffs. He graduated from the University of Florida where he earned both his undergraduate degree and his Juris Doctorate in 1996.

Throughout his career, Kevin has tried cases to final verdict and judgment in the areas of personal injury, products liability, premises liability, trucking accidents, brain injury, medical malpractice, and business litigation — giving him the firsthand perspective to guide parties toward resolution.