For over 15 years, Ilida Cristina Alvarez has been reshaping the landscape of dispute resolution. As the Founder and CEO of Alvarez Dispute Resolution, she has built a nationally recognized, women-led firm that proves lawyers from all backgrounds and ages, can successfully pivot from advocacy to neutrality, and thrive as full-time mediators. She leads a team anchored in fairness and eciency. Her firm is grounded in operational excellence and an unwavering commitment to mentorship, access, and representation. A fierce advocate for diversity in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Ilida regularly speaks, writes, and mentors on building a more inclusive and forward-thinking field.
Case Experience
Condominiums
Construction
Contract Disputes
Debt Collections
Eminent Domain
Employment
Insurance
Land Use/Planning
Landlord/Tenant
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Probate
Property Damage
Real Estate
Sexual Harassment
Title Disputes
Torts
Unfair Competition
Wrongful Death
Education
University of Colorado School of Law — J.D., 2002
University of Miami — B.A. in English Literature, Minor in Criminology, 1997
Dean’s List | Golden Key National Honor Society
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart — Graduated 1993
Memberships & Affiliations
Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator (2019)
Credentialed Distinguished Mediator, Texas Mediator Credentialing Association (2018)
Certified in Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation (2010)
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