HANDOUT MATERIALS

*ORGANIZATION IDENTIFIER*

MEDIATION CHECKLIST

1. Select Mediator:

• a. appropriate experience.
• b. appropriate training.
• c. appropriate methods.
• d. fee schedule.
• e. appropriate site.
• f. conflict of interest check.
• g. agreement of parties on mediator.

2. Confidential Pre-Mediation Papers for Mediator:

• a. concise statement of issues and positions.
• b. identify strengths and weaknesses.
• c. provide timeline for case and for negotiations.
• d. detail who will be present and their relationship to the case.
• e. supplement as to appropriate "live" pleadings and case law.

3. Pre-Mediation Client Caucus:

• a. explain mediation process.
• b. review Pre-Mediation Papers.
• c. explain possible benefits of mediation.
• d. explore initial unrealistic positions and sensitive issues.
• e. discuss authority to settle.
• f. warn of possible multiple impasses.
• g. review the strengths and weaknesses of case.

4. Order Referring to Mediation:

• a. double check for confidentiality provisions.
• b. allocate costs.
• c. identify time, place and persons attending.
• d. make certain that all persons with authority will attend.

5. Lawyer's Role

• a. to persuade and negotiate.
• b. to communicate and persuade.
• c. to protect client.
• d. to appear reasonable and calm -- in command and confident.

6. Lawyer's Opening Statement

• a. introduce yourself -- humanize yourself.
• b. introduce your clients -- humanize your clients.
• c. acknowledge a belief in the process and your client's good faith.
• d. express sympathy.
• e. outline your position, the basis for your position, and areas of good faith disagreement.

7. Initial Caucus

• a. identify the strengths and weaknesses of case -- discuss.
• b. evaluate the expected outcome of your case.
• c. discuss "the first credible offer" and when to make it.
• d. discuss unanticipated elements or overlooked issues.
• e. discuss initial expectations.

SETTLEMENT MEMORANDUM

On the _____ day of _______________, ________ A.D., the parties and their attorneys met for a mediation session.

After and outside of the close of the mediation session, and without regard to the processes thereof, the parties and their attorneys reached a full and final settlement of their dispute. This writing memorializes that settlement and is intended as a binding writing within T.R.C.P. Rule 11.

The dispute settled is:

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The terms and conditions of the settlement are:

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The parties and their attorneys have read this agreement and understand that it is a binding contract that completely and finally resolves this dispute. The parties and their attorneys agree to be bound to this agreement and to seek to fulfill the intent of this agreement.

Approved as to form
and substance by both
the parties and
their counsel:

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MEDIATION NOTESHEET

PARTIES ATTORNEYS

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PRE-SESSION NEGOTIATION HISTORY

DEMAND/DATE RESPONSE/DATE | Mediation Notes

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PLEADING STATUS

PETITION FILED?____ |________________

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ANSWER FILED?____ |________________

DISCOVERY?____ |

HOW MUCH? ________________________________________ |

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OTHER MATTERS? ___________________________________ |

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LITIGATION COST TO DATE? $______________ |________________

FUTURE LITIGATION COST? $_______________ |________________

ISSUES

FACTS  /LAW

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PERCENTAGE CHANCE OF A FAVORABLE VERDICT _____% |

AMOUNT OF FAVORABLE VERDICT $____________ |________________

PERCENTAGE CHANCE OF A NEGATIVE VERDICT _____% |

AMOUNT OF NEGATIVE VERDICT $____________ | |________________

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