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About Tamara Celeste

Attorney. Broker. Mediator.
20+ Years at the Intersection of Property, Contracts & People.

Tamara Celeste, JD

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My Story

Meet Tamara Celeste

I've spent my entire career where property, contracts, and people intersect. As a licensed attorney and real estate broker, I've closed more than 600 transactions and worked through nearly every kind of issue that can arise in a real estate matter — before closing, at the table, and long after the papers are signed.

Over time, I came to see that when a real estate dispute turns into a lawsuit, the cost is rarely just financial. It can drain time, strain relationships, and pull everyone further away from a practical resolution. That is what led me to focus my practice on mediation.

Real estate disputes often involve significant money, strong emotions, and complicated agreements. Many mediators understand conflict. I bring that, along with real-world experience in how real estate transactions actually work.

Background

My Experience

Negotiated over 100 short sales on behalf of homeowners facing financial hardship.

Resolved code enforcement matters with city and county agencies across multiple states.

Serving as a volunteer Mediator for the Nashville Conflict Resolution Center.

Navigated complex transactions involving multiple owners, investors, and family members.

Currently serving on the Professional Standards Committee as an Ombudsman for the Tennessee REALTORS®.

Served on the Professional Standards Committee for the REALTORS® Association of Palm Beach, Broward & St. Lucie — the body responsible for enforcing the NAR Code of Ethics.

Credentials & Affiliations

Licensed. Credentialed. Experienced.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Louisiana Licensed Attorney

Licensure

Real Estate Broker

Tennessee & Florida

Mediation

Listed Mediator

LA & TN State Listed

  • Tennessee Rule 31 listed mediator
  • LA listed mediator
  • Private mediation services offered in Florida

Other Roles

Ombudsman

Tennessee REALTORS®

Approach

How I Work

I use a facilitative approach to mediation, guiding the conversation with structure, neutrality, and focused questions that help parties clarify issues, explore options, and work toward their own resolution. My role is not to decide the outcome, but to create a productive process that helps people move forward.

Calm & Structured

I create a steady, organized process that helps parties move from tension toward productive conversation.

Neutral & Focused

I remain impartial while helping each party identify the core issues, interests, and possible paths forward.

Prepared & Intentional

I come to the table ready — having reviewed the relevant materials and designed a process that makes the best use of everyone's time.

Resolution-Focused

I use thoughtful questions and guided dialogue to help parties evaluate options and reach informed, workable agreements.

As a neutral, I do not represent either party or give legal advice. My role is to guide the process, ask hard but fair questions, and help you move toward a practical resolution.