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Diane McSpiritt is the owner and primary mediator at Tampa Bay Mediation, bringing a rare combination of deep professional expertise, practical insight, and genuine compassion to every case she handles. She is certified by the Florida Supreme Court in Circuit Civil, Family, Dependency, County Civil, and Appellate Mediation, and is a qualified Assistant Trainer in Circuit Civil, Family, Dependency, and County Mediation. Diane is also a Florida Supreme Court–approved panel arbitrator. In 2007, she was appointed by Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum to the Florida New Car Lemon Law Arbitration Panel, where she served with distinction for nearly 13 years.

Diane is known for her exceptional communication skills and her ability to create a calm, respectful environment where productive dialogue can take place. Her clients consistently praise her “down‑to‑earth” approach, practical mindset, and genuine empathy for all parties involved. Attorneys and participants alike value her focus, her ability to keep discussions on track, and her talent for helping people design reasonable, workable solutions to even the most challenging problems.

Before becoming a mediator, Diane spent more than two decades working in Fortune 50 corporations—including AT&T, Philips, and Motorola—in roles spanning marketing, communications, contract management, and internal auditing. This diverse corporate background gives her a broad perspective and a level of business acumen that enhances her mediation practice. Throughout her career, she has relied on her natural strengths in communication and negotiation to navigate complex situations and guide people toward clarity and resolution.

Diane’s extensive experience working with individuals from all backgrounds, combined with her global business exposure, has given her a deep appreciation for cultural differences and varied perspectives. She values the unique experiences each participant brings to the table and enjoys helping people better understand both the challenges and opportunities that arise during mediation.

She currently serves as a contract mediator for the 6th Judicial Circuit of Pinellas & Pasco Counties, the 13th Judicial Circuit of Hillsborough County, and the Florida Division of Financial Services. During the housing crisis, Diane was selected to serve as a Residential Foreclosure Mediator in Florida’s 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th Judicial Circuits. She has also contributed as a subject matter expert in multiple Residential Foreclosure Mediation training programs and has designed and delivered continuing education programs for mediators throughout the Tampa Bay area.

Diane holds an A.A. in Liberal Arts from St. Petersburg College, a B.A. in Political Science from the University of South Florida, and an M.A. in Corporate and Organizational Communication from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She has completed extensive mediation training through the USF Conflict Resolution Consortium (now My Florida Mediator) and business executive education programs through AT&T School of Business, Motorola University, George Washington University, and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Most recently, she graduated from Stetson University College of Law, taking an important step toward fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming an attorney.

Her professional journey came full circle when she returned to St. Petersburg College—this time as an adjunct professor of Communication. Diane is an active member of the Association for Conflict Resolution, the Association of Communication Consultants, and serves on several community boards and associations.

Diane F McSpiritt, JD
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About Diane McSpiritt, JD

Professional Experience

Prior to becoming a mediator, Diane spent more than 20 years working in Fortune 50 corporations, including AT&T, Philips, and Motorola. She held varying and diverse positions in marketing, communication, contract management and internal auditing, giving her a breadth of experience not common in most careers. But no matter which career path Ms. McSpiritt chose, she always knew her communication and negotiation skills would help her successfully navigate the many opportunities and challenges presented in each job.

Diversity

Diane's extensive experience working with clients from all backgrounds and her global business experience has given her an appreciation for all cultures, making it easy for her to work with people of different views and experiences. She values the differences people bring to the table, and as a result, enjoys working with participants as they gain a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities for resolution presented during the mediation.

Certifications

Ms. McSpiritt is certified by the Florida Supreme Court in Circuit Civil, Family, Dependency, County Civil and Appellate Mediation, and is a qualified Assistant Trainer in Circuit Civil, Family, Dependency and County mediation. She is a Florida Supreme Court approved panel arbitrator and in 2007 was appointed by Florida State Attorney General Bill McCullum to the Florida New Car Lemon Law Arbitration Panel, on which she continues to serve. Diane is a contract mediator for both the 6th Judicial Circuit for Pinellas & Pasco Counties and the 13th Judicial Circuit for Hillsborough County in Florida and is listed with Mediation Works Incorporated (MWI) Panel of Divorce Mediators.

Education

Diane earned an A.A. degree in Liberal Arts from St Petersburg (Florida) College, a B.A.degree in Political Science from the University of South Florida (St Petersburg, Florida), and a M.A. degree in Corporate and Organizational Communication from Fairleigh Dickinson University (Madison, NJ). She has completed numerous professional training courses in mediation through the USF Conflict Resolution Consortium (now My Florida Mediator), and has completed executive education training programs through AT&T School of Business, Motorola University, George Washington University, and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Most recently, Diane graduated from Stetson University College of Law, and is on her way to fulfilling a lifelong dream of becoming an attorney.

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