About Lori
Lori Adelson is a seasoned mediator and arbitrator based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, specializing in resolving complex disputes across various sectors. With over 25 years of experience, she is known for effectively handling cases in employment law, business and commercial disputes, civil rights, and more. Her practice focuses on facilitating resolutions in areas such as labor and employment, workplace conflicts, business contracts, and consumer disputes. Before establishing her own firm, Ms. Adelson practiced law at a prominent New York firm. She holds a Juris Doctor from Hofstra University Maurice A. Dean School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan.
Her extensive background includes substantial transactional experience in employment, business, commercial, and contract law, as well as involvement in class action and multi-party disputes. In 2025, Ms. Adelson's firm, Approved Dispute Resolution LLC, was acquired by Miles Mediation & Arbitration, a leading alternative dispute resolution provider in the Southeast. This acquisition allowed her to expand her practice and continue offering mediation and arbitration services throughout Florida. She is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Circuit, County, Appellate. Federal Court Certified mediator, as well as a Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator. Ms.
Adelson is recognized for her neutral, empathetic, and professional demeanor, which enables her to manage high-conflict or emotionally charged situations effectively. She is a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals and serves on the Executive Council and as Secretary of the Florida Bar's Alternative Dispute Resolution Section. Additionally, she is the Treasurer of the Federal Bar Association's Alternative Dispute Resolution Section and serves on the Board of Directors for the Federal Bar Association Broward County Chapter. Her firm, Approved Dispute Resolution, offers a range of services, including mediation and arbitration in employment law, business and commercial disputes, civil rights, and consumer matters. The firm is located at 2335 E. Atlantic Blvd., Suite 200, Pompano Beach, FL 33062. Ms.
Adelson can be contacted at (954) 532-2329 or via email at lori@approvedadr.com. Ms. Adelson's commitment to alternative dispute resolution is further demonstrated by her recognition by Florida Super Lawyers in ADR from 2022 to 2025. She is also a member of the Florida Circuit-Civil Mediator Society, a chapter of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, and the Association for Conflict Resolution, Florida Chapter. Her dedication to the field and her clients shows her standing as a leading mediator and arbitrator in Florida.
