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Meet Susan Buckingham

Susan Buckingham is a Licensed Social Worker and accredited mediator in Maryland and Florida with over two decades of professional experience. Specializing in family, business, and high-conflict mediation, Susan focuses on resolving disputes collaboratively and constructively while prioritizing the well-being of all parties involved, particularly children. Her expertise spans family mediation for divorce, child custody, and parenting plans, as well as workplace and business conflict resolution. As a Certified Trauma Specialist and Parenting Coordinator, Susan brings a compassionate and trauma-informed approach to mediation, offering a safe and supportive environment for resolution.

With a background that includes managing inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment programs and founding the Maryland Center for Mediation, Counseling, and Coaching, LLC, Susan is deeply committed to fostering understanding and cooperative problem-solving. Her dual certification as a mediator in Maryland and Florida allows her to assist families across state lines, reducing stress and costs while creating sustainable, child-centered agreements. Through her work, Susan empowers families and organizations to navigate disputes with professionalism, care, and long-term success in mind.

78%Uncontested Divorce

84%Child Custody

93%Business Conflict

Susan Buckingham
Maryland and Florida Accredited Mediator,
and Parenting Coordinator

Tammy Simpson
CIArb., PGDip., Master's Degree Mediator |
Divorce Coach | Business Manager

Meet Tammy Simpson

Tammy Simpson is an accomplished mediator, divorce coach, and business professional with advanced academic training and extensive experience helping individuals, families, and professionals navigate conflict and life transitions. Holding a Master's degree, a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), and membership in the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), Tammy brings a rare combination of expertise, professionalism, and compassion to her work.

Known for her calm, strategic, and client-centered approach, Tammy helps clients move beyond conflict by fostering productive communication, reducing emotional stress, and guiding parties toward practical, sustainable solutions. Whether assisting individuals through divorce, supporting co-parenting relationships, or helping clients gain clarity during challenging decisions, she is committed to empowering people to move forward with confidence.

As Business Manager for Maryland Center for Mediation, Counseling and Coaching, Tammy plays a key leadership role in ensuring exceptional client service and operational excellence. Her dedication to professionalism, integrity, and effective conflict resolution has earned her the trust of clients seeking a more constructive alternative to litigation and prolonged disputes.

Tammy's unique blend of advanced education, mediation expertise, and coaching experience makes her a valued advocate for peaceful resolution, personal growth, and lasting positive outcomes.

Meet Sonia Garcia

Sonya is a seasoned Spanish translator and legal mediator with over 30 years of experience bridging language and cultural divides within legal, law enforcement, and community contexts. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she brings precision, discretion, and empathy to every case she handles—qualities essential for effective communication in sensitive legal matters.

With formal training in Criminal Justice from Ventura College and early exposure to law enforcement as a police cadet and Explorer with the Oxnard Police Department, Sonya has a firm grounding in public safety and judicial processes. Her bilingual capabilities have been a vital asset in facilitating dialogue between legal professionals and Spanish-speaking clients in both civil and criminal settings.

For the past two years, Sonya has worked closely with the courts, specializing in family law and mediation. In this role, she leverages her linguistic expertise and conflict resolution skills to assist in resolving disputes related to custody, visitation, and other family dynamics—helping parties reach mutual agreements without the need for prolonged litigation. Complementing her legal and mediation work is an 18-year tenure at Costco in Marketing and Customer Service, where she refined her communication, negotiation, and public-facing skills.

Sonya is deeply committed to fostering equitable access to justice and ensuring that language is never a barrier to fair legal outcomes..

Sonia Garcia
Certified Spanish Translator | Legal Mediator |
Community Liaison

If we do not maintain justice,
justice will not maintain us.

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Abot Our Mediation Services: Our practice areas include family disputes, business negotiations, and workplace conflicts, all handled with professionalism and care.

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Abot Our Mediation Services: Our practice areas include family disputes, business negotiations, and workplace conflicts, all handled with professionalism and care.

Family Court Mediation

A Path to Fair and Amicable Resolutions Family disputes can be deeply emotional and challenging to

Workplace or Employment Conflict Mediation

Workplace or Employment Conflict Mediation Foster a healthy and productive workplace by addressing conflicts with professional

Business/Contract Conflict Mediation

Resolving Business Disputes with Professional Mediation Business conflicts can disrupt operations, strain relationships, and incur significant

Parenting Coordination

Parenting Coordination Helping Families Navigate Co-Parenting Challenges Parenting after separation or divorce can be challenging, especially

Divorce Mediation

Divorce Mediation Services in Maryland Divorce is often one of the most difficult and emotionally charged

Uncontested Divorce Mediation

Uncontested Divorce Mediation Divorce is often an emotionally charged process, and when one spouse refuses to

Our Expert Team

Susan Buckingham

Conflict Resolution
Expert

Tammy Simpson

Mediator, Divorce Coach Business Manager

Erin Betz

LCSW-C/
Mediator

Kara Willis

Certified
Mediator

News & Updates

Susan Buckingham, Nationally Certified, serving Maryland and Florida, Accredited Mediator, has achieved certification in the military pension division through advanced Strafford training. This specialized qualification underscores Susan’s dedication to providing exceptional mediation services and uniquely positions her to assist military families in navigating complex financial and legal matters.