Kim Watson Torres

Kim Watson Torres

also known as Torres Mediation, Florida Mediation Professionals

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

Mediation Lawyer at Melbourne, FL
Practice Areas: Mediation, Elder Law, Uncontested Divorce ... +7 more

1300 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite. A, Melbourne, FL

About Kim

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

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

26 years | 3,000 cases

26%
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.

11 years | 20 cases

20%
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.

26 years | 3,000 cases

20%
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.

26 years | 700 cases

10%
Real Estate 10%

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

10%
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.

26 years | 800 cases

5%
Debt Settlement 4%

Matters of credit card disputes, collections, subrogation, fee disputes and contract disputes.

21 years | 300 cases

4%
Bankruptcy and Debt 2%

Working with parties on mortgage modifications within a bankruptcy filing and with consumer debt cases.

21 years | 60 cases

2%
Foreclosure 2%

Certified in foreclosure and bankruptcy matters, with experience in the foreclosure process.

21 years | 500 cases

2%
Appeals 1%

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

18 years | 20 cases

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 40 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1985

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Torres Mediation Services

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

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Kim Watson Torres's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2009 | Divorce & Separation

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.

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Kim Watson Torres's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shari Elessar

Mediation lawyer | 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."

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Valerie Weaver

Family lawyer | 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."

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John Frazier

Unknown lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bryan Lober

Unknown lawyer | 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."

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Brooke Goldfarb

Mediation lawyer | 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."

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Valerie Weaver

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Howard Rothman

Contracts and agreements lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Leader in the Law, Florida Association of Women Lawyers

2007

Circuit Civil Mediator of the Year, Brevard County Circuit Civil Mediation

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Principal, Torres Mediation Services

Associations

2019 - Present

Brevard Collaborative Assn, Fla. Academy of Collaborative Profl

Board Member

2017 - Present

American Business Womens Assoc., Oceanside Chapter

Member

2015 - Present

Eldercaring Coordination of Florida

Certified Eldercaring Coordinator

2010 - Present

Florida Circuit-Civil Mediators Society

2010 - Present

National Association of Distinguished Neutrals

Member

2009 - Present

Brevard County Foreclosure Mediation Panel

Approved member

2001 - Present

Florida Assn. Of Professional Mediators

Member

1994 - Present

Junior League of South Brevard

Chair, Board member, Officer

1985 - Present

Florida Bar

Attorney member

1985 - Present

Brevard County Bar Association

Attorney member

Brevard Bar Foundation

Board Member

2019 - 2021

Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the Florida Bar

Chair, Past-Chair

2010 - 2017

International Mediation Institute

Member

2009 - 2017

Family Counseling Center of Brevard

Board Member

Education

1985

The Florida State University College of Law

Law- JD

Speaking Engagements

2020

Chapter meeting

Strategies for Conflict

2019

Mediator Mentoring Academy

Round Table Discussions with the Masters

2019

BCBA Professionalism Seminar

Professionalism for Lawyers - Facilitator

2019

Annual Conference of Florida Dispute Resolution Center

Elder Abuse and Eldercaring Coordination

2019

Annual Conference of Fla. Assoc. of Professional Guardians

Eldercaring Coordination for Families

2019

ABWA Chapter Meeting

Communicating through Conflict

2018

Florida Bar Annual Conference

Inside the Mind of the Mediator

2017

Chapter meeting

Eldercaring Coordination as an Option

2015

Brevard County Circuit Civil Mediation Round Table

Bad Habits of Good Mediators

Publications

2019

Florida Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Who Needs Eldercaring Coordination, Anyway?

Languages

English

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