Mediation Rules

Mediation is a settlement effort which utilizes the services of an impartial, third-party mediator in an effort to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. By agreeing to mediate, parties agree to negotiate to attempt to settle their differences. Neither WAMS nor the mediator has the power or authority to render a binding decision or to force the parties to accept a settlement. Whenever parties choose to mediate through WAMS, the following Mediation Rules and Procedures apply to the proceedings.