Resources for Litigants in Person

Step 1

DISCUSS: timeline (Never too Early)

• • Propose Mediation to all parties to the dispute (in writing or telephone).

• • Discuss:
    • • Date - When the parties would like the mediation to take place?
    • • Expertise required from the mediator - Industry or Field.
    • • Mediator's availability - Check our online platform CEDR Key or request information from CEDR Client Relationship Associates at adr@cedr.com.
    • • Time - A preferred start time for the mediation.
    • • Duration - A half mediation day or a full day mediation day. (Fees differ)
    • • Format - In person or Virtual (Online).

  Step 2

AGREE: (ideally 3-6 weeks)

• • Seek/Reach Agreement with all of the parties to the mediation on: date, location, duration, mediator and fee split.

• • Notify the mediation provider.

Step 3

CONFIRM:

• • Confirm mediation booking by contacting provider or notify the mediator.

• • Provide any of the above with the information gathered in Step 1 and Step 2.

• • Confirm deadlines and fees.

Step 4

PREPARE (ideally allow for two weeks):

• Discuss the process with the mediator.
• Schedule Pre-mediation Calls with mediator to discuss process and parties' positions.
• Review and Sign the mediation agreement.
• Prepare/Exchange: mediation documents (e.g., email correspondence, copies of contracts, drawings, diagrams etc…)
• Pay the mediation fee by the deadline provided by the provider in the confirmation email.
• Provide a list of participants to the mediator.

Step 5

ATTEND (on the day):

• Attend the mediation with a participant who has the authority to reach a settlement in good faith on the day.
• Be prepared to sign a Settlement Agreement on the day.