Dr. Tarlanda V. Dempsey
Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator
Areas of Practice
• Divorce and Family Law Mediation
• Parenting Plans and Co-Parenting Agreements
• Dependency and Child-Centered Disputes
• Civil Disputes
• High-Conflict and Emotionally Complex Matters
• Cases Involving Extensive Background or Contextual Issues
Dempsey is a (Non-Lawyer) Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator with a professional background in conflict resolution, investigative work, and family-related legal matters. Her career has been dedicated to helping individuals navigate complex personal and legal situations with clarity, respect, and practical solutions.
Before entering private practice, Dr. Dempsey served in law enforcement where she worked closely with multidisciplinary teams addressing sensitive family and domestic matters. This experience provided her with extensive training in crisis communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution—skills that now form the foundation of her mediation approach.
Dr. Dempsey also operates a licensed private investigation agency where she works alongside attorneys on family law, domestic relations, and defense-related investigations. Her work frequently involves assisting legal teams in understanding the underlying circumstances of disputes, including mitigation work in criminal defense matters. This experience gives her a unique ability to recognize the deeper dynamics often present in high-conflict situations.
In addition to her professional work, Dr. Dempsey has spent many years engaged in community outreach focused on supporting individuals and families experiencing difficult life transitions. That experience has shaped her compassionate, balanced approach to mediation and her commitment to helping parties move forward in a constructive and respectful way.
Dr. Dempsey believes mediation provides an opportunity for people to be heard, reduce conflict, and reach thoughtful agreements that allow them to move forward with dignity and stability.