Our Firm

A full-service ADR firm built to make dispute resolution more accessible, effective, and efficient

Alvarez Dispute Resolution is a full service ADR firm built on strong professional relationships, experienced neutrals, and responsive support. We help parties address disputes efficiently through mediation, arbitration, and special master services.
ADR was founded to make high-quality resolution more accessible, responsive, and easier to schedule. Today the firm serves a significant volume of civil matters through a diverse panel of mediators and arbitrators with experience across multiple practice areas and jurisdictions.
Each case presents different legal, factual, financial and human considerations. We help counsel identify the neutral, then support the proceeding, from scheduling through completion. Session are available virtually and in-person.
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The most effective dispute resolution requires substantive understanding, practical judgment, and emotional intelligence. A strong neutral understands the issues, reads the room, earns trust, and remains steady when conversations become difficult.
Ilida Alvarez, Esq.
Our Values

The standards we bring to every matter.

I.

Engaged

We listen carefully, ask useful questions, and remain present throughout the process.

II.

Efficient

We reduce avoidable scheduling and administrative friction so counsel can focus on the substance of the matter.

III.

Effective

We approach every matter with sound judgement, steady persistence, and a practical understanding of what can move the parties toward resolution.

Meet Our Neutrals

A panel built for complex disputes.

Supreme Court Certified Mediators and Qualified Arbitrators with decades of combined experience.

To schedule time with one of our neutrals, select their profile below.
To select a neutral by mediation specialty, please click here.

Ilida C. Alvarez, Esq.

Founder & CEO

Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Mediator and Qualified Arbitrator with over a decade of experience. Fluent in English and Spanish, having mediated matters throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

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Yamile Tamargo, Esq.

Mediator & Arbitrator

Certified Circuit and County Mediator and Qualified Arbitrator. As a litigator she handled catastrophic construction, medical malpractice, premises liability, and motor vehicle accidents. Fluent in Spanish.

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Holly Savino

Holly K. Savino, Esq.

Mediator

Certified Circuit, County, and Family Mediator in Florida; also certified in North Carolina and South Carolina. Concentrates on family and real estate matters with a collaborative approach.

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Christy Brigman, Esq.

Mediator & Arbitrator

Former Chief Litigation Counsel for a major Florida property insurer. Extensive first-party property and bad-faith experience on both carrier and policyholder sides of the table.

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Bernard I. Probst, Esq.

Mediator & Arbitrator

44 years as a Florida litigator. Former Managing Partner at Walton Lantaff Schroeder & Carson, AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, named one of South Florida's top lawyers from 2006 through 2022.

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Daniel T. Doyle, Esq.

Mediator & Arbitrator

30 years as a Florida litigation/trial attorney. Certified in Florida and Georgia. Deep experience in first-party property and insurance defense, with insight from both sides of the courtroom.

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Paige Saperstein, Esq.

Mediator & Arbitrator

Former Division Chief at the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office. Subject-matter experienced on Amendment 7 with strong civil practice experience in medical malpractice and general liability.

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Daniel Alvarez, Esq.

Mediator & Arbitrator

Junior partner at Walton Lantaff Schroeder & Carson before transitioning to plaintiff-side work. Extensive trial counsel experience across South Florida with both plaintiff and defense perspectives.

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Jonathan D. Lawrence, Esq.

Mediator & Arbitrator

20 years of litigation experience across Florida and Texas. AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated. Deep experience in first-party insurance disputes for both carriers and policyholders.

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Ralph Azoy, Esq.

Mediator & Arbitrator

Bilingual neutral with 15+ years in civil litigation. Conducts mediations and arbitrations nationwide. Represents both plaintiffs and defendants for balanced, solutions-oriented results.

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Ryan Sherman, Esq.

Mediator & Arbitrator

Two decades of litigation experience including maritime defense, medical malpractice defense, and first-party property insurance. Founded his own law firm in 2009 representing homeowners and businesses.

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Bring your matter to resolution.

Whether you need a single mediation session, a special master appointment, or ongoing arbitration services, our team is here to help.

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Find a date that works.

View real-time availability and reserve a mediation, arbitration, or other ADR session online. If you need a date outside the online scheduling window or cannot find availability before a deadline, our scheduling team is ready to help.

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