Danielle Carney
Danielle Carney is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator with certifications in Family, Circuit Civil, County Civil, and Dependency mediation. She brings more than twenty years of experience working within and alongside the court system, including conflict resolution, case planning, documentation for court records, and navigating complex interpersonal and practical issues in both family and civil matters.
As a mediator, Danielle maintains a calm, structured, and neutral process that supports clear communication and informed decision-making. She does not take sides or make decisions for the parties. Instead, she provides a disciplined framework where people can identify the issues that matter, evaluate the strengths and challenges of different options, consider practical realities, and make informed decisions about how they would like to proceed. Her facilitative approach is well-suited for a wide range of disputes, including parenting and time-sharing matters, small claims and county civil cases, contract and property issues, and business-related disagreements.
Danielle understands that disputes — whether personal, financial, or business-focused — often involve more than legal questions. Practical concerns, relationships, emotions, and uncertainty about next steps can all influence how people approach resolution. She helps parties navigate these dynamics with clarity, neutrality, and respect, keeping the conversation productive and focused on sustainable outcomes.
Danielle offers mediation services to attorneys and self-represented parties throughout Florida, conducting most sessions by secure video, with in-person availability within the Fifth Judicial Circuit.
A foundation of training and trust.
Family · Circuit Civil · County Civil · Dependency Cert. No. 39095 CFRD
Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution & Consensus Building, Florida International University (FIU), 2020 B.S. in Human Services, Saint Leo University, 2001
Danielle has met the educational requirements for Florida Supreme Court mediator certification and completed the required mediation certification courses and training. She continues her professional education to maintain her certifications and support ongoing development of her mediation skills. 20+ hours annually in advanced mediation training.
Danielle serves as a contract mediator for family and dependency cases in Florida’s Fifth and Fourteenth Judicial Circuits, provides pre-suit mediation services as a contractor for the Florida Department of Consumer Services, and serves on the Marion County court mediation panel for county civil and small claims matters.
Florida Academy of Professional Mediators — pending.
My path to mediation.
My path to mediation began long before I became a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator. For more than twenty years, I worked in the social services field, helping individuals and families navigate difficult situations, strong emotions, and important decisions within the court system. Through that work, I saw firsthand how conflict can leave people feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what comes next. I also saw the difference it made when people had the opportunity to be heard, ask questions, seek clarification, and have input into decisions that affected their lives.
That experience naturally led me to mediation.
One of the reasons I value mediation is that it creates space for conversations that court processes often don’t have the time or structure to support. Parties can address practical or relational concerns that may fall outside the narrow scope of what a court can consider, clarify misunderstandings, and explore solutions tailored to their circumstances.
Conflict can leave people feeling frustrated, misunderstood, or uncertain about their options. Mediation provides an opportunity for each person to share their perspective, listen to the other side, and work toward a better understanding of the issues. My role is to support productive communication so parties can consider their options and make informed decisions about how they would like to proceed.
I have never believed that conflict needs to be as stressful or complicated as it often becomes. I mediate because people deserve an opportunity to resolve disputes without unnecessary stress, cost, or delay. Helping people find clarity, reduce conflict, and move forward in the least burdensome way possible is at the heart of my work.