The Arbitration and Mediation Center has been in operation since 1993. Co-founded by the present Director, Robert A. Murray, AMC was one of the first providers of alternative dispute resolution services in Sonoma County serving the North Bay Area.

AMC was specifically formed to meet the alternative dispute resolution needs of individuals, businesses and governmental agencies of Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Lake, Mendicino, Solano and Humboldt Counties.

An Alternative to Litigation
Individuals and businesses frustrated over the high cost and time consuming nature of traditional litigation are increasingly turning to arbitration and mediation to resolve civil disputes.

The Courts recognize that arbitration and mediation are often more appropriate forums for dispute resolution that the courtroom.

AMC provides a single, comprehensive source for arbitration, mediation and other conflict resolution services.

AMC also recognizes the need for flexibility and minimizing the cost of mediations and arbitrations.

Cost Effective Resource
AMC was founded on the principle of providing a cost effective resource for dispute resolution, combined with flexible scheduling policies to accommodate the busy parties, attorneys and professionals providing the neutral services.

AMC has responded to the growing demand for conflict resolution services. We offer experienced, practicing attorneys as professional neutrals with a wide range of expertise in various legal matters. We believe that you will find our competitive rates very appealing and truly cost effective.

Panel of Experts
AMC panelists have successfully mediated cases involving a variety of subject matter, from personal injury, product liability, insurance, employment, and legal, medical malpractice actions to contract matters, construction, real estate, land use, business disputes, partnership dissolutions and probate.

Hearing Formats
Hearing formats include arbitration, mediation, voluntary settlement conference, neutral evaluation and judge pro tem. Our panelists are also available to act as discovery referees and special masters.

Location
The Arbitration and Mediation Center is located in downtown Santa Rosa and offers comfortable conference room facilities. Our quiet and confidential conference space is available as a neutral site for hearings.

In addition, panelists are available to conduct hearings at their offices, or if desired, hearings can be provided at your locale.