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Kim Watson Torres

Mediation Attorney at Melbourne, FL

5.0   2 reviews

also known as Torres Mediation, Florida Mediation Professionals


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About Kim

Learn Kim’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. Mediation
    26%
    Kim is a full time Mediator focusing on family/divorce matters, foreclosure, guardianship/probate, Homeowners' Assn disputes, elder law and real estate litigation. Working with non-represented parties is a specialty

    23 years, 3,000 cases

  2. Elder law
    20%
    For Families of elders who need assistance in creating a plan which provides for the needs of the elder. Services for High conflict families who need assistance in getting past the discord to focus on the elder.

    8 years, 20 cases

  3. Uncontested divorce
    20%
    For couples who would like to create their own resolution, Kim assists with parenting plans, alimony and property settlements. Collaborative divorce is also available.

    23 years, 3,000 cases

  4. Divorce and separation
    10%
    For over 20 years Kim has created Parenting Plans, and Equitable Distribution agreements to reflect a distribution that is equitable to both parties. Alimony, timesharing and debt distribution are evaluated for mutual agreement.

    23 years, 700 cases

  5. Real estate
    10%
    Working with individuals and HOAs for disputes involving violations and enforcement of Covenants and Restrictions. Pre-Suit matters and filed cases.

  6. Child custody
    5%
    Skilled at preparing Parenting Plans, which cover timesharing, decision-making and child support. Over 20 yrs working with Brevard Family Mediation Court office for latest trends and accepted terms favored by the Judiciary.

    23 years, 800 cases

  7. Debt settlement
    4%
    Matters of credit card disputes, collections, subrogation, fee disputes and contract disputes.

    18 years, 300 cases

  8. Bankruptcy and debt
    2%
    Working with parties on mortgage modifications within a bankruptcy filing and with consumer debt cases.

    18 years, 60 cases

  9. Foreclosure
    2%
    Certified in foreclosure and bankruptcy matters, with experience in the foreclosure process.

    18 years, 500 cases

  10. Appeals
    1%
    Certified as a Mediator in Appellate cases, ranging from divorce, contract disputes, foreclosure and small business matters.

    15 years, 20 cases

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Kim W. Torres practices mediation in Melbourne, Florida.   Our focus is on uncontested divorces, consumer disputes and contract cases.  We are committed to providing personal service and working with our clients.
Licensed for 37 years
State FL
Status Member in Good Standing
Acquired 1985
Updated 02/23/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Torres Mediation Services
1300 W. Eau Gallie Blvd.
Suite. A
Melbourne, FL, 32935

Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Fair, impartial family mediation
Kim Torres came highly recommended to me. She is well respected in the legal community for good reason. Not only did she make efficient use of our time, she also offered realistic, no-nonsense guidance. She handled our case with compassion and professionalism. No negotiated outcome is ideal, but mediator Kim Torres is probably your best chance of settling out of court and getting on with your life.
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Posted by anonymous | April 8, 2009
Best Meditation Ever
Kim was very knowledgeable and put me at ease with my process of the whole divorce. Her responsive time is excellent especially through email since I work all the time. I would definately recommend her and use her services again.

Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 250-300 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Principal
  • Torres Mediation Services
  • 2000 - Present

Education

  • The Florida State University College of Law
  • Law- JD
  • 1985

Associations

  • Brevard Collaborative Assn, Fla. Academy of Collaborative Profl
  • Board Member
  • 2019 - Present
  • American Business Womens Assoc., Oceanside Chapter
  • Member
  • 2017 - Present
  • Eldercaring Coordination of Florida
  • Certified Eldercaring Coordinator
  • 2015 - Present
  • Florida Circuit-Civil Mediators Society
  • 2010 - Present
  • National Association of Distinguished Neutrals
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Brevard County Foreclosure Mediation Panel
  • Approved member
  • 2009 - Present
  • Florida Assn. Of Professional Mediators
  • Member
  • 2001 - Present
  • Junior League of South Brevard
  • Chair, Board member, Officer
  • 1994 - Present
  • Florida Bar
  • Attorney member
  • 1985 - Present
  • Brevard County Bar Association
  • Attorney member
  • 1985 - Present
  • Brevard Bar Foundation
  • Board Member
  • N/A
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the Florida Bar
  • Chair, Past-Chair
  • 2019 - 2021
  • International Mediation Institute
  • Member
  • 2010 - 2017
  • Family Counseling Center of Brevard
  • Board Member
  • 2009 - 2017
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Leader in the Law
  • Florida Association of Women Lawyers
  • 2018
  • Circuit Civil Mediator of the Year
  • Brevard County Circuit Civil Mediation
  • 2007

Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • Chapter meeting
  • Strategies for Conflict
  • 2020
  • Mediator Mentoring Academy
  • Round Table Discussions with the Masters
  • 2019
  • BCBA Professionalism Seminar
  • Professionalism for Lawyers - Facilitator
  • 2019
  • ABWA Chapter Meeting
  • Communicating through Conflict
  • 2019
  • Annual Conference of Fla. Assoc. of Professional Guardians
  • Eldercaring Coordination for Families
  • 2019
  • Annual Conference of Florida Dispute Resolution Center
  • Elder Abuse and Eldercaring Coordination
  • 2019
  • Florida Bar Annual Conference
  • Inside the Mind of the Mediator
  • 2018
  • Chapter meeting
  • Eldercaring Coordination as an Option
  • 2017
  • Brevard County Circuit Civil Mediation Round Table
  • Bad Habits of Good Mediators
  • 2015
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Attorney endorsements

Received (5)
Given (2)
Endorse Kim
Mediation Attorney | Jan 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Kim is the President of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the Florida Bar, with over twenty years of experience and an excellent mediator. As such, she is highly skilled and respected in this community. I had the privilege of observing her mediate several times. She works well with people and takes the time to listen, focus the parties and do the job right. I was actually surprised to learn that her rates are much more affordable than most mediators with her level of expertise and experience. I highly recommend Kim."
Family Attorney | Nov 21
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Kim has served many of my clients in the role as a Certified Family Law Mediator. Her patient personality and creative thinking have been a real asset in helping parties resolve their cases. The fact that she is an attorney in addition to being a mediator creates a perfect match of legal knowledge and skilled negotiation facilitator."
Unknown Attorney | Mar 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Nov 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Torres is a skilled and hardworking professional. I have had occasion to sit in on two mediations in which she was involved and can attest to her dedication to get the pertinent issues sorted out in an ethical and proficient manner. I have zero hesitation endorsing her."
Mediation Attorney | Oct 13
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I believe very strongly in the mediation and leadership abilities of Ms. Torres. She is an extraordinarily dedicated, organized and intelligent professional. She has selflessly mentored me on more than one occasion. Ms. Torres is an asset to any project and I hope to collaborate with her again in the future."
Divorce and separation
Contracts and agreements