Joan Mencel is a highly trained and talented communications professional with over twenty years of experience in negotiating, problem solving, settling cases, and representing clients as a NY Attorney in Family Law litigation.  Her exceptional record of negotiating with lawyers and clients, and settling cases to avoid court trials has earned her such respect and accolades from judges, peers, and clients, it is a testament to her extraordinary talent in these areas.  Some of her impressive career accomplishments include --

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In spite of her successful and personally rewarding career as a NY Family Law Attorney, it was the countless hours she spent representing clients through their mediations, observing firsthand how much more efficient and effective the mediation process is that ignited new aspirations in her to become a certified mediator.  Joan also had a long-term personal goal to eventually move to Florida, so it seemed like a great idea to make the career change and move at the same time.

Fast forward a few years and Joan is now Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator living in St. Johns County, Florida and available to host in-person or virtual mediations using the same amazing, exceptional people skills that earned her such a highly respected reputation in her NY Family Law career.  It is her dedication and compassion for helping people that gives Joan the personal satisfaction and propels her to extraordinary success in her chosen career., and that is the most compelling reason to choose Family Focus Mediation above any other mediation service.  When you have somebody who loves their job and is exceptionally talented and experienced in all the skills which define that job, you have the best.  It's hard to go wrong when everything is going your way, and that is how you will feel when you engage with Family Focus Mediation.