Mandi Clay
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Overview

Mandi Clay

A dedicated problem solver, Mandi Clay is a mediator, arbitrator, and attorney with experience in a variety of subject matters, including business/commercial litigation, labor and employment, real estate, contracts, and intellectual property. She also handles cases involving HOA disputes, personal injury, negligent security, property damage, civil rights, and class actions.

Mandi has experienced the practice of law from both sides of the bench, having clerked for U.S. District Judge Gregory A. Presnell and U.S. District Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell, both in the Middle District of Florida. She prides herself on being efficient and responsive to her clients and provides practical advice tailored to fit each client’s specific goals. Mandi is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator, a U.S. District Court Mediator, a trained arbitrator, and has served as a special magistrate.

Mandi has a talent for understanding and explaining the law and its nuances in ways that most law school professors and supervising attorneys cannot. Her ability to adjust her communication style to her audience and articulate complicated arguments in easily digestible facets is greatly admired.

Within the legal community, Mandi is well-respected among both practitioners and the judiciary. In 2025 she was presented with the Trailblazer Award by the Hillsborough chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, an award not given annually, but only when a suitable candidate can be named. Mandi was president of that chapter during its 2020-2021 membership year and continues to dedicate her time as a fierce advocate for women lawyers. She is also passionate about mental health and has spoken publicly about this issue to groups around the country.

To learn more about Mandi, read her spotlight.

Admitted to Practice

  • Florida Bar Association, October 2006-present, member #28808
  • District Court for the Northern District of Florida, October 2008-present
  • District Court for the Middle District of Florida, December 2008-present
  • District Court for the Southern District of Florida, February 2009-present
  • Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, May 2009-present

Education

  • University of Georgia School of Law; Athens, GA
    • J.D., cum laude, May 2006
  • Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton, FL
    • B.A., summa cum laude, in criminal justice with a minor in political science, May 2003

Professional or Trade Affiliations

  • Hillsborough County Value Assessment Board member, 2025-present
  • Licensed Florida Real Estate Sales Associate, 2021-present
  • Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers, 2011-present; president, 2020-2021
  • Florida Bar Association Voluntary Bar Liaison Committee, 2017-2023
  • Florida Bar Standing Committee on Mental Health and Wellness of Florida Lawyers, 2018-2025
  • National Alliance for Mental Illness; support group facilitator, 2020-present
  • George Edgecomb Bar Association, 2016 -present; 13thJudicial Circuit pro bono liaison, 2017-2019
  • Florida Association for Women Lawyers, 2011-present; director of public relations, 2023-2024
  • National Association of Women Lawyers, 2012-present
  • Hillsborough County Bar Association, 2009-present; Solo & Small Firm Section chair, 2022-2023

Publications

Rates and Fees

Rates - Mandi Clay

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Tampa Rates 2/4hr Min.
2 Party Case: $200 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $175 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $150 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request
Arbitration Hourly Rate: $350

Travel time and expenses, including meals and lodging, billed separately and split equally among the parties at the Neutral's hourly rate.
Pre/Post Consultation & Document Review: Hourly Mediation/Arbitration Rate

Mediation /Arbitration Admin Fees
Tampa Mediation Admin Fee - $200 per party
Arbitration Commencement And Administration Fee: $1500 per party

MEDIATION CANCELLATION POLICY

Mediations cancelled within 10 days of the mediation will be charged a cancellation fee of $500. However, mediations cancelled, rescheduled or settled within 24 hours of the mediation will be charged 4 hrs. of the Neutral's hourly rate . Cancellation fees shall be sent to the cancelling party unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.

ARBITRATION FEE PAYMENT POLICY

Arbitration Commencement and Administrative Fee is $1500.00 per party, per arbitrator. At the commencement of arbitration, each party will be invoiced $1500.00. This fee is refundable minus $500.00 per party until the initial case management order has been issued. All arbitration related invoices are due upon receipt.

ARBITRATION CANCELLATION POLICY

If a single-day Arbitration Hearing scheduled on the merits of the case cancels or reschedules within 15 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 4 hours of the Arbitrator’s hourly rate. However, if the single-day Arbitration Hearing cancels or reschedules within 2 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 8 hours of the Arbitrator’s hourly rate.

If a multi-day Arbitration Hearing scheduled on the merits of the case cancels or reschedules within 28 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 4 hours of the Arbitrator's hourly rate for each day reserved for the hearing. However, if the multi-day Arbitration Hearing cancels or reschedules within 7 business days of the hearing, the parties will be charged 8 hours of the Arbitrator's hourly rate for each day reserved for the hearing.

Issuance of the Final Arbitration Order/Award

Arbitration Awards/Orders will not be issued to either party until Miles has received full payment for all fees and expenses associated with the arbitration.