The Arbitration and Mediation Center (AMC) provides an efficient, experienced, flexible and cost effective resource for alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including Arbitration, Mediation, Discovery Referee, Special Master and Judge Pro Tem.

As practicing lawyers, all panelists understand that schedules may change at the last minute.

We combine an accommodating scheduling policy with one of the lowest hearing costs available.

Our Case Administrator, Isabel Piñero, will handle all scheduling, confirmation of hearings and billing in order to save time for the parties, attorneys, insurance representatives and staff.

Areas of Arbitration & Mediation

• $200.00 Non-refundable Administration Fee PER PARTY.
  
  
• $200.00 Per Hour PER PARTY, preparation and hearing time, for 2 party hearings.
  
  
• $525.00 per hour in Arbitrations and Mediations with more than 2 parties, divided equally between the parties unless advised otherwise.
  
  
• $50.00 Rescheduling Fee Per Party.

• 2 hour minimum charge.
  
  
• 8 hour minimum charge applies to hearings held in Eureka plus a $300.00 charge for mileage and lodging.
  
  

Travel Policy

• AMC panelists are available to travel to your location.
  
  
• There is no charge for travel to conduct a full day mediation held outside Santa Rosa, except Eureka.
  
  
• For a one-half day mediation held outside Santa Rosa, travel time is billed one way.
  
  
• There are no travel charges for matters conducted in our San Rafael facility.

Cancellation Policy

• Please note that our policy has changed and there will no longer be hourly fees charged for late cancellation or late reschedule.  However, the $200 Administration Fee is non-refundable and the $50 reschedule fee remains. 
  
  Should you need to reschedule or if your case settles before the mediation/arbitration date, we request that you please advise AMC as soon as possible so that we will have an opportunity to fill the time slot.
  
  

To Schedule A Hearing

To schedule a mediation or arbitration, please telephone, fax, or email your information to the Center.

• Telephone : (707) 525-9409.
• Fax: (707) 542-0215 or,
• Email: Isabel

The following information:

• Name of case, names, telephone numbers and addresses of all attorneys/ parties involved;
• Whether the matter is an arbitration, mediation, or other ADR format;
• Number of hours the hearing is expected to last;
• And available dates for the contacting party or counsel.

After receiving the requested information, our office will contact all other parties/counsel to coordinate an available date and send a confirming letter.

In you have any questions, or would like more information regarding our services or a panelist, call (707) 525-9409.