Central Florida Mediation Group

Why I Choose to Mediate

Mr. Mattson's education in mediation began in Chicago while attending the National Association of Realtors certification program on mediations. This course was led by law professors from Northwestern and Duke Universities and is recognized as one of the most comprehensive mediation program offered in the country. After earning his certification, Mr. Mattson realized that mediation was his calling. Soon after returning to Florida, he worked aggressively to further his education, earning his certification in County, Circuit Civil and Family Mediations. He is one of two mediators in the county to hold all three certifications.

Assisting people through the process of their own case resolution is one of the most rewarding activities he has experienced in our legal system.  His experience preparing for and participating as an expert in, trials has given him an inside view of the time and costs, both financial and emotional, involved in presenting a case to a Judge and/or Jury. Fortunately, many of the cases he has prepared have been successfully resolved with less effort, stress and expense through mediation.

Biography

Arthur Edwin Mattson was born in Lakeland and is a lifelong Polk County resident. He attended Lakeland High, Polk Community College and earned his BA from the University of Florida. While attending the university, Mr. Mattson was an active student leader, serving two consecutive years in the Student Senate working side-by-side with now-Congressman Adam Putnam. He was an instrumental figure on the Budget and Finance committee, which managed the $6.6 Million annual budget.

After earning his degree, Mr. Mattson moved back to his hometown of Lakeland to pursue a career in Real Estate. He soon joined a successful development company, Harper Realty and Development, marketing and selling scores of residential home sites each year. After 10 years as a Realtor/salesman, Mr. Mattson earned his Real Estate Brokers License and opened Lakeland Realty. During the last eight years, Mr. Mattson has volunteered as a Director for the Lakeland Association of Realtors (LAR) and was awarded "Realtor of the Year" in 2007. In 2008, he was the first member elected president of LAR and in September of 2009, he was elected to his second consecutive term as District Vice President for the Florida Association of Realtors and is a voting member of the Board of Directors, which manages a $35M annual budget.

Mr. Mattson is married to Dr. Patricia Mattson and has two children, Aslyn, 11 and Walter, 10. In his free time he enjoys traveling with family and friends, off-shore fishing, coaching soccer and tailgating at Gator football games.

Membership and Affiliations

• Certified in County, Circuit Civil, Appellate and Family Mediations
• Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
• National Association of Realtors
• Florida Association of Realtors
• Lakeland Association of Realtors
• President – Lakeland Association of Realtors (2008)
• District Vice President – Florida Association of Realtors (2009 & 2010)
• Chairman – Lakeland Zoning Board (2004-2009)
• President – Florida State Soccer Association (2009-Present)

Rate

2 Party Mediation: $135.00 per party 
3 Party Mediation: $110.00 per party 
4 or more Party Mediation: $100.00 per party