WAMS tries to facilitate the resolution of disputes by minimizing the effort it takes to use ADR. There is no need to gain the agreement of all parties before submitting a dispute to WAMS, although it is a good idea to discuss mediation before referring the case.

 
     
 

Scheduling Mediation

 
 

 
 

Mediation is a process in which a neutral, professional mediator, encourages and facilitates the resolution of a dispute between two or more parties. The process to refer a dispute for mediation is:

1. Contact WAMS by email at wams@usamwa.com or by telephone, fax, or mail. You will be asked to provide the names of the parties, their attorneys and/or representatives for settlement purposes, relevant addresses and telephone numbers, a brief description of the dispute, a time frame for the hearing and allocation of the hearing fees. If a specific date or mediator is needed, just tell us.

2. WAMS obtains the parties' agreement to mediate, provides the mediator, schedules the mediation and can provide the venue.

3. After receiving case information, WAMS contacts the parties to confirm or solicit an agreement to proceed.

4. There is no filing fee and no charge if the necessary parties' do not agree to participate in mediation.

 

 

"Success is getting what you want; happiness is wanting what you get."

Ingrid Bergman

 
     
     
 
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