Rules for Mediation

The standard rules for mediation will apply in all cases. As a reminder to litigants, these rules will be provided before each mediation. An attorney or representative from each party will be asked to sign an agreement to be bound by these rules.

In addition to the standard rules, keep in mind the following:

• Every named party is expected to attend;
• Any organization or governmental entity may send a representative;
• Insured individuals should attend, when possible, and must attend if the insured is required to consent to any agreement or otherwise has control over settlement;
• Any insured who may be exposed to damages in excess of policy limits must attend and must be advised of whatever potential conflicts of interest may be inherent in attorney/ client relationships of an insured party;
• Intervenors must be present, by person and/or counsel, or a representative that has full authority to resolve the case unless other arrangements are made. Intervenors will be charged for the mediation, unless other arrangements are made. Generally, the case cannot be resolved unless the intervenor participates.