What are the different hearing formats?

Some of the hearing formats include Arbitration, Mediation, Discovery Referee, Special Master and Judge Pro Tem. For a description of what these formats mean, click here.

What does it cost to use AMC's services?

The Arbitration and Mediation Center's services are very cost effective when compared to litigation. Click here for a complete explanation of the costs associated with using AMC.

Does a lawsuit have to be on file?

No. Mediations and arbitrations are often conducted, pursuant to a contract between the parties or by some other agreement, when there is no lawsuit filed in Court. This can be beneficial to the parties from an economical and psychological standpoint.



Who pays the cost of the mediation?

The cost is typically shared equally by the parties but they may agree to other arrangements.



Can mediation be utilized in all cases?

Yes, the mediation format is particularly suited to any matter because of the informal, yet confidential, nature of the proceedings and the opportunity afforded to the mediator to be flexible and employ different styles depending the type of case and needs of the parties and their attorneys.