Community Mediation Program

TAC provides low-cost or free mediation services to individuals, businesses and organizations in our communities. Through partnerships with local courts, state and federal agencies, these programs allow disputes to be settled out of court and online in a simple, convenient, low-cost manner.

Our practice areas include:

Pre-suit Litigation Claims

Landlord-Tenant Law

Real Estate

Debt Collection

Complex Litigation

Family and Custody Disputes

Employment Law

Civil Rights

International Law and Human Rights

Pro-Se Conflict Resolution

Faith-Based Conflict Resolution

Nonprofit Conflict Resolution

Workplace Conflict Resolution

TAC’s fees are in line with the requirements set out every year by the by the United States Federal Courts, and the Federal Poverty Guidelines as issued by the Department of Justice and USCIS for legal aid services. Click here to download TAC's current rate sheet.

Our fees are based on local community-mediation rates.

Click here for more information about what to expect at mediation.

Community mediation is only available in Tennessee through The Advocacy Center, Inc.

In Florida, please visit your local Court Mediation Program or the Florida Dispute Resolution Center's Mediator Look-Up

to find and request one our local mediators

Restorative Justice Mediation Programs

Edwin Hubbel Chappin is quoted as stating, “The essence of justice is mercy.” TAC takes that analysis a bit further in that the essence of justice is mercy - mercy for the victim and mercy for the offender. Unlike traditional justice programs that primarily focus on punishment and/or correction, TAC’s restorative justice programs emphasize repairing the harm in a way that fosters restoration between the individuals and communities involved. Trained mediators facilitate a structured dialogue between the victim, the offender and the various community leaders and state agencies that allow the offenders to take responsibility for the harm caused to the victims and their communities through dialogues and negotiations that allow the participants to work together to develop a mutually agreeable and beneficial plan that repairs the harm; this may involve restitution, community service, an apology or other forms of reparation, such as follow-up meetings, support, and the like.

TAC's process of restorative justice in mediation is used in dependency courts, criminal court, veterans courts, drug courts, and mental health courts. Overall, the goal of TAC’s restorative justice programs is to promote healing, reconciliation and accountability while reducing the likelihood of future harm, promoting a sense of peace and justice for all involved. Click here for more information on TAC's restorative justice mediation programs as a whole or simply contact us today for more information. In honor of TAC's favorite Veteran, all veteran's court services are pro-bono.

Family and Faith-Based Conflict Resolution

TAC's Family and Faith-Based Conflict Resolution program offers practical tools and strategies for resolving conflicts within families, churches, and faith-based workplaces and nonprofits. Drawing upon faith-based teachings on forgiveness, reconciliation, and peacemaking, participants learn constructive ways to address disagreements, restore broken relationships, and promote unity in a safe environment according to their chosen faith whether online or in-person. Collaborative divorce packages are also available, with Veterans families receiving a discounted rate in honor of our favorite Veteran.

Contact us for more information on how we can help you, your family or organization effectively address conflict resolution today.