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Biography
Family conflict is the most difficult situations that most of us can face. Whether it is conflict with your current spouse, your former spouse, your siblings and parents or your adult children, the disagreements can lead to stress that invades all aspects of your life. These conflicts, when turned over to the legal system by contested divorce, post divorce litigation, probate or guardianship conflict all can result in costly escalation with limited positive outcomes. My practice focuses on assisting parties to reach positive outcomes to such disagreements through mediation or collaborative legal representation. These alternatives to normal litigation reduce the stress of conflict for everyone involved and are less expensive and take less time. I have been a practicing attorney for over twenty years and have learned that these alternative dispute resolution techniques are often the best solution and an opportunity for all parties to achieve a win-win, rather than a judge imposing a solution that meets no ones needs.
If you are going through a family transition contact us to help make it easier and less stressful
Divorce is difficult. We can help make it easier and less stressful.
We will work with you to develop a prenuptial agreement that works for your family.
We can help you develop a settlement that meets your family's needs. Look for an attorney mediator.
We offer a flat fee solution to resolve your divorce or paternity case simply
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Uncontested Divorce
35%
26 years
Mediation
30%
22 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
26 years
Marriage and Prenuptials
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2024 2023 2021
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Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 25 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 38 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
O'Day Resolutions
(941) 702-9274
Mobile
(941) 295-7061
Fax
1858 Ringling Blvd., Suite 110, Sarasota, FL, 34236
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Sharon Patricia O'Day's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 41 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Mark | September 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The help I needed when I needed it
Very helpful in explaining the process and handling all the necessary paperwork. Made what seems like a complicated process very simple.
Posted by Maria | August 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Recommend highly!
This practice was very efficient, kind and helpful in all the steps needed for meditation. So glad to have chosen O’Day Resolution for my needs!
Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Making a painful situation run smoothly
Sharon and Melissa made what is be a painful situation, run smoothly without and complications
Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Makes a hard situation a lot better and easier
Working with Sharon and Melissa was a pleasure. They were very helpful and kind and made our divorce more manageable. I was recommended by a friend who used then and I would recommend them to anyone who asked me.
Posted by Jen | July 9, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Couldn't have asked for a better experience
Sharon and Melissa were amazing to work with. Everything was explained in detail, everything was fast and proficient and made everything less stressful. Would highly recommend using Sharon O'Day!
Sharon Patricia O'Day's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Sharon O'Day is a highly effective attorney and Mediator for whom I have known for over 20 years in the legal community and have the greatest respect. Sharon is intelligent, personable, and cares very deeply about her clients and her work ethics in preparing and handling her cases for her clients. I have consulted with Sharon on numerous cases, and referred potential clients to her in the past for mediation, and would not hesitate to refer more in the future. In giving Sharon an excellent rating, it's not high enough for her knowledge and experience. Sharon is up front with her opinion and being realistic in what you might expect. I cannot recommend Sharon highly enough, I have given her office permission to release my contact information if you'd like to verify this review, please refer to Allan F. Baily, Esquire"
"Sharon is one of the best collaborative divorce attorneys in the state. She definitely gets my highest recommendation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sharon is a highly effective collaborative attorney and mediator for whom I have great respect. She is intelligent, personable, and cares very deeply about her clients and her work. She has been able to settle highly contentious cases where others have failed. I have worked together with her on many cases, and consulted with her on cases in the past, and would not hesitate to refer clients to her in the future."
"Top drawer family attorney and mediator."
"I highly recommend Sharon O’Day. Sharon truly cares about the clients and the families she represents. By providing her clients with different options to resolve their family law matters without the need to litigate she helps achieve her goal of helping families go through changes with minimal conflict and expense. In addition, Sharon has been a huge leader in expanding Collaborative Family Law in Manatee and Sarasota Counties and has been recognized by Next Generation Divorce for her success. Sharon is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family and Civil Mediator, is a Board Certified Family Lawyer, and has dedicated herself to help families move past their conflicts in a workable and amicable fashion."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I strongly endorse Sharon. Highly respected in the legal community with an outstanding reputation for client advocacy and dedication."
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
"Sharon's extensive life and work experience makes her an ideal mediator in family matters where creative solutions are often needed. I endorse this lawyer."
"Sharon served as a mediator in a very difficult case in which my client was involved. We were fortunate to have Sharon as a mediator, as a settlement was obtained that I believe was in the best interests of all involved. Prior to mediation, I had my doubts as to whether the case would resolve and but for Sharon's services, I don't think it would have. It was a pleasure to deal with her and I would recommend her as a mediator in the future."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Allan Baily
Family lawyer
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Experience
Honors
2010
Board Certified in Marital & Family Law, Florida Bar Association
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Mediator, Collaborative Attorney, O'Day Resolutions
2009 - 2012
Senior Attorney, Kirk Pinkerton, PA
2001 - 2009
Attorney / Owner, The Law Office of Sharon O'Day
1993 - 1999
Protection Officer / Head of Field Office, Office Of The United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees
Associations
2002 - Present
Florida Association for Women LawyersMember
2002 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2001 - Present
Manatee County Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Sarasota County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
Next Generation DivorceMarketing Chair
2009 - 2011
Sarasota County Bar AssociationFamily Law Section Co-Chair
Education
1987
George Washington University National Law Center
Speaking Engagements
2018
FCPC Annual Conference
Case Law Review
2017
FCPC Annual Conference
Case Law Review
2016
FCPC Annual Conference
Annual Case Law Update
2015
FCPC Annual Conference
Annual Case Law Review
2014
Monthly Meeting
Elder Mediation & Family Conflict Resolution
2014
FCPC Fall Conference
Case Law Update
2013
Sarasota County Bar Association ADR Section
Vive La Difference: Gender & Negotiiations
2013
Family Court Professional Collaborative Annual Conference
Family Case Law Update
2013
EHDOC Annual Conference
Elder Mediation
2013
Dispute Resolution Confernce
Diversity: Delights & Downfalls
2012
Parental Responsibility: The Professional's Prospective
Legal Aspects of Social Investigations in Florida
Publications
2018
FCPC Annual Conference
2018 Case Law Review
2017
Family Court Professional Collaborative
2017 Case Law Review
2010
The Docket Sarasota County Bar Association
Family Law Legislative Update
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How long does it take to get a non contested divorce in Florida?
20 Apr 2014
Q&A
Can I object mandatory automatic disclosure in a my child support reduction modification case in an effort save discovery time?
05 Nov 2013
Q&A
Will my son's step mother be allowed to attend mediation with me and my son's father if I am objecting to it?
05 Nov 2013