Academy Member Inducted 2026

Sonya Wesner, Mediator, Orlando, Florida.

Sonya Wesner

Mediate First, Inc.
200 E. Robinson Street
Suite 700
Orlando, FL 32801
Tel: (407) 649-9495
Fax: (407) 649-8698
Website: www.mediatefirstinc.com
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Member of the Florida Chapter for Mediation Other ADR Services: Early Neutral Evaluation
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  • Practice Commenced2023
  • # of MEDS (as of 17/1/26)400
  • # of ARBS (as of 17/1/26) 
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Biographical

Sonya is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court, County Court, and Appellate Court Mediator.  She is also a Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator.  During the last 25 years, she litigated, evaluated, and managed thousands of personal injury and other insurance related cases across the state of Florida.  Her practice areas included: pre-suit settlement conferences/multi compete claims; auto; homeowners; premises liability; wrongful death; dog bites; negligent security; 1st and 3rd party property claims; and subrogation.  She stands ready to put that experience to work for you and your clients!  

Sonya has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1998 and is a current member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution and Trial Lawyers Sections.  She is also a member of the Orange County Bar Association.  


Case Experience

  • Appellate
  • Automotive
  • Community Associations
  • Construction
  • Contract Disputes
  • Insurance
  • Nursing Homes
  • Personal Injury
  • Premises Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Professional Fees
  • Professional Liability
  • Property Damage
  • Religious Institutions
  • Torts
  • Transportation
  • Wrongful Death

Education

Juris Doctorate, Stetson University College of Law, 1998

  • Chief Justice, Moot Court, 1997-1998
  • 1st Place Team- E. Earl Zehmer Workers Compensation Moot Court, 1996 
  • Public Service Fellow 1996-1998

Master of Education, University of Florida, 1993

Bachelor of Arts, English, University of Florida, 1991


Memberships & Affiliations

Member of National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals


Rates Information

Please contact Amy Smith for details at 407-649-9495.  

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