About
About the Firm
Coastal ADR Services provides effective solutions for workplace conflict, recognizing the significant impact unresolved disputes have on employers, employees, and organizational well-being. With a commitment to fostering productivity, reducing stress, and maintaining a positive work environment, Coastal ADR Services helps navigate challenges that strain relationships, disrupt teamwork, and hinder business growth.
At the core of its approach is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), a collaborative and effective method for addressing workplace conflicts. By facilitating open communication and mutual understanding, ADR preserves and strengthens professional relationships while promoting fair and equitable solutions. Coastal ADR Services is dedicated to guiding organizations through the resolution process with empathy, professionalism, and a steadfast commitment to achieving positive outcomes that benefit all involved. Headquartered in St. Petersburg with a physical presence in Jacksonville, Coastal ADR provides services throughout Florida and surrounding areas.
About the Owner
Sharon Patterson is a skilled mediator and the owner of Coastal ADR Services, bringing nearly two decades of legal experience as a litigation paralegal and extensive training in conflict resolution. She holds a Certificate in Mediation and Conflict Management from the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School and served as a Certified Mediator in a Federal Workplace Alternative Dispute Resolution Program for almost ten years. Sharon has successfully facilitated workplace disputes regarding hostile work environments, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints, Reasonable Accommodation requests, and labor-management conflicts. As a proud Marine Corps veteran, she also honed her skills in diplomacy and negotiation while serving as a liaison between U.S. military members and the Japanese government.
Sharon Patterson is a Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator and has met the qualifications to serve on an arbitration panel. Sharon is also a Certified EEO Investigator.