Frequently Asked Questions
Mediation
Q. Must the parties have an attorney?
A. No. Certainly it is best in any matter involving legal issues that parties have an attorney. The amount in controversy for some matters, however, makes this uneconomical. As an alternative, an attorney may wish to arrange with the client to confer by telephone if questions arise during the mediation.
In some matters the opposing party may simply refuse to hire an attorney. Individuals without an attorney can participate in mediation, so long as they have had sufficient notice of the hearing in time to hire an attorney.
Q. How is the opposing party notified?
A. The most reliable method of scheduling mediation is for the attorneys for both parties to reach an agreement as to the date and time. Upon request, however, we will send notification of the mediation request to the other party and advise you of any response. A copy of our notice is available upon request.
