Mediation is a flexible and alternative procedure to traditional litigation. Due to its collaborative nature and because the mediator acts as a neutral facilitator, mediation allows for a greater degree of outcome control by the parties. The mediation is completely confidential. Mediation affords the parties an opportunity to select a mediator of their choice. The time, place and manner of the mediation conference are determined by the mediator, after consultation with the mediation participants. The mediation procedures are intended to allow parties to resolve their disputes more quickly, for less cost, and without the pressures of discovery and a trial before a judge.

Resources

• The Court's mediation procedures are available in PDF format.
• All forms relating to mediation can be found on the Local Forms page.

Mediator Roster

The Court maintains a mediator roster. Parties pursuing mediation are encouraged to select a mediator from the roster but are not required to do so. If the parties select a mediator who is not on the roster, Court approval of the appointment is required.

Apply to be a Mediator

If you would like to apply to be listed on the roster, or renew your membership, please submit an application. The Court will approve individuals to be on the roster based upon the Mediator Application forms submitted, giving consideration to mediation training, mediation experience, bankruptcy experience, and other professional experience. Nevertheless, all persons interested are encouraged to apply. Lack of experience will not be a disqualifier in and of itself.