Alternative Dispute Resolution

MEDIATION / ARBITRATION

Nicholas Taldone is an accomplished mediator and arbitrator. Mr. Taldone mediates cases disputes involving insurance claims denials, labor and employment, professional liability, banking, financial and investment disputes, construction, and complex commercial issues. As a professional mediator, Mr. Taldone thoroughly reviews all of the materials sent to him by the parties and will work tirelessly towards facilitating resolution of the dispute.

Mr. Taldone also arbitrates cases administered by the American Arbitration Association, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, and FINRA. Mr. Taldone has also been appointed to serve as an arbitrator in Florida court ordered non-binding arbitration under Chapter 44, Florida Statutes.

Mr. Taldone has appropriate office space in his New Port Richey office to hold mediations and arbitrations. To schedule a mediation or arbitration, please call Mr. Taldone at 727-375-0390 or email him at taldonelaw@msn.com.  Mr. Taldone’s rate for mediations is $275/hr. Mr Taldone generally does not charge for travel time.

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Credentials 

  • Florida Supreme Court Certified County Court Mediator 1996 
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, Certified Mediator 1998 
  • Employment Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association 
  • Employment Mediator, American Arbitration Association
  • New Jersey State Board of Mediation
  • PERC Special Magistrate
  • Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator

Mediation Experience 

Mr. Taldone has been a Florida Supreme Court Certified Court Mediator since 1996 and a Federally Certified Mediator since 1998. He is a member of the Mediation Panel of the American Arbitration Association. He is on the list of mediators eligible to receive referrals of court-ordered mediation in the state courts of Florida and the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. 

BUSINESS DISPUTES: Contracts, Warranties, Trade Secrets, Commissions, Shareholder Agreements, Buy/Sell Agreements. 

EMPLOYMENT/CIVIL RIGHTS DISCRIMINATION: Age, Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Sexual Harassment, Disability, Retaliation, Section 1981, Section 1983. 

EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES: Employment Contracts, Change in Control Contracts, Fair Labor Standards, Family Medical Leave, ERISA, Stock Option Agreements, Whistleblower, Non-Compete Agreements, Union Grievances. 

PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS: Breach of Employment Contracts, Termination/Discharge, Compensation, Benefits, Duration, Stock Options. 

INSURANCE: Business, Home Owners, Windstorm, Sink Hole, Disability/ERISA, Life, Bad Faith Claims. 

TORT CLAIMS: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Uninsured Motorist, Property Damage. 

Business & Employment Arbitration 

Mr. Taldone is a member of the Employment Arbitration panels of the American Arbitration Association. He is also on the list of lawyers eligible to receive referrals of non-binding arbitration cases from the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida. 

BUSINESS DISPUTES: Contracts, Corporate, Partnership, Change in Control, Consumer, Private Employment Contracts, Breach of Employment Contracts, Termination/Discharge, Compensation, Benefits, Duration, Stock Options.

EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION DISPUTES: Age, Race Religion, Sex, Retaliation Claims, Sexual Harassment, National Origin, Disability. 

TORT CLAIMS: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Disability Insurance. 

Labor – Management Arbitration 

Mr. Taldone serves as an arbitrator of issues arising from collective bargaining contracts. He is on the list of arbitrators of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) and the New Jersey state Board of Mediation. Mr. Taldone is also a Special Magistrate on the PERC roster of special magistrates per Chapter 447 and Rule 60CC- 3.003. Mr. Taldone is also a member of the panels of arbitrators under contract between State of Florida and AFSCME and between State of Florida and Fraternal Order of Police, Special Agent Unit through 2026.

His experience includes disputes concerning arbitrability, discharge, discipline, back pay, and contract interpretation. He is experienced in collective bargaining matters arising from the federal, state, and private employment sectors.