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Settlement Programs for Civil Cases

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Information Package

Pursuant to Cal. Rule of Court, rule 3.221, on all general jurisdiction cases, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County (Court) provides a copy of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Information Package. The person who files a civil lawsuit (plaintiff) must include the ADR Information Package with the complaint when serving the defendant. Cross-complainants must serve the ADR Information Package on any new parties named to the action together with the cross-complaint.

Civil ADR Programs



CIVIL MEDIATION VENDOR RESOURCE LIST

These organizations have agreed to provide a limited number of reduced-cost or no-cost mediations with attorney mediators or retired judges for active civil cases. At their discretion, they may accept or decline cases or offer online mediation through video conference.

ADR Services, Inc.

Janet Solis, Assistant Case Manager
janet@adrservices.com
213-683-1600
https://www.adrservices.com/

Mediation Center of Los Angeles

Myer Sankary, Esq. Program Director
Wendee Berman, Program Manager
Devin Tucker, Program Administrator

833-476-9145
MCLA provides mediation in person, by phone, and by videoconference.
www.mediationla.org

BEFORE CONTACTING THESE ORGANIZATIONS

  • Review the FAQs for important information.
  • Confirm that all parties agree to mediation with the selected organization.
  • Be prepared to provide your case name and case number.


FAQs

What is the Civil Mediation Vendor Resource List?
This is a list of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) organizations that have agreed to provide a limited number of mediations for active civil cases with attorney-mediators or retired judges at reduced rates (or, for selected cases, at no cost). These organizations were selected through the formal Request for Proposal (RFP) process used for all Court Vendor Resource Lists, and they provide mediation services at no cost to the Court. The Court may post future RFPs to invite additional ADR organizations to join this List.
I am an attorney; may I use this list?
Yes.
I am a self-represented litigant without an attorney; may I use this list?
Yes. However, some organizations may only accept cases with represented parties.
What types of cases are eligible for Civil Mediation Vendor Resource List services?
Active civil cases in any Los Angeles courthouse. This service targets cases valued between $50,000 - $250,000, but cases outside this range may also be considered.
What case types are not eligible for Civil Mediation Vendor Resource List services?
This program does not provide mediation for small claims, civil harassment, family law (divorce, custody) or probate cases
Do I need a court order or court referral to use the Civil Mediation Vendor Resource List?
No. There are no court orders or court referrals involved in this program. Note that this is a resource list for voluntary, optional use, not a referral list.
Am I required to use the Civil Mediation Vendor Resource List if I want to use mediation for my civil case?
No. This program is one option to consider. If you want to mediate your case, you may contact any mediator or mediation organization you wish.
Am I required to notify the Court if I decide to use this service?
No.
How do I request a mediation with the organizations on this list?
  • Confirm that all parties agree to mediate with the selected organization.
  • Contact the organizations by email (preferred) or phone.
  • Ask for a "Resource List Mediation."
  • Be prepared to provide your case name and case number.
  • For Mediation Center of Los Angeles, parties are encouraged to review the list of mediators available for this program at www.mediationLA.org
When can I request a Civil Mediation Vendor Resource List mediation?
You may request a Civil Mediation Vendor Resource List mediation any time after the case is filed and before your trial. These services are not available on the day of trial.
Where do Civil Mediation Vendor Resource List mediations take place?
Contact the organizations to discuss locations for your mediation. Note that these mediations will not take place at the courthouse.
If I have a pending civil case, do I have a right to a Civil Mediation Vendor Resource List mediation with one of the listed organizations?
No. The listed organizations will provide mediations for as many cases as possible, but they may decline any case at their discretion and they are not required to provide reasons for their decisions.
If I have a fee waiver order, do I have a right to a free Civil Mediation Vendor Resource List mediation with one of the listed organizations?
No. These organizations will do their best to provide free or reduced –rate mediations, but they are not required to do so for every case and they are not required to provide reasons for their decisions.
Do my court dates, trial date, filing deadlines or statutory requirements change if my case goes to a Civil Mediation Vendor Resource List mediation or any other kind of mediation?
No. Mediation does not change, delay or impact court dates, trial dates, filing deadlines or any statutory requirements.
If my case goes to a Civil Mediation Vendor Resource List mediation or any other kind of mediation, could I still be ordered to a Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC)?
Yes.
Do I have to contact the opposing side before requesting a Civil Mediation Vendor Resource List mediation?
Yes. All parties must agree to mediate with the selected organization before contacting the organization.
What is the Court’s role in the Civil Mediation Vendor Resource List?
The Court’s role is to notify civil litigants that these mediation services may be available for their cases. The Court does not refer parties to this List or to these organizations. The Court has not paid these organizations to provide these services. These organizations manage their own mediation panels and programs.

DISCLAIMER: The Superior Court of Los Angeles County (Court) provides this list as a public service. The Court does not endorse, recommend, or make any warranty as to the qualifications or competency of any provider on this list. Inclusion on this list is based on the representations of the provider. The Court assumes no responsibility or liability of any kind for any act or omission of any provider on this list.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM ACT (DRPA) PROGRAM FOR LIMITED CIVIL CASES

The Court works with various Los Angeles County-funded agencies to ensure mediation services are provided in Small Claims, Unlawful Detainer (Eviction), Civil Harassment and Limited Civil (collections and non- collection) cases.

Parties in Small Claims, Unlawful Detainer (Eviction) cases must carefully review the notices and other information they may receive about Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) requirements that may apply to their case. https://my.lacourt.org/odr/

For more information about DRPA mediation programs, visit: https://dcba.lacounty.gov/countywidedrp/

PERSONAL INJURY MANDATORY SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE (MSC) PROGRAM

Launched in June 2021, parties in cases assigned to the Personal Injury Courts at the Spring Street Courthouse may be ordered to participate in virtual Mandatory Settlement Conferences (MSCs) through Resolve Law LA (RLLA). The Program leverages the talent of volunteer settlement officers to conduct virtual MSCs on cases pending in the Court’s Personal Injury hub and allows the Court to resolve cases faster and saves parties a trip to the courthouse for their MSC.

Review the Third Amended Standing Order Re: Mandatory Settlement Conference (Effective August 7, 2018) Also, review the Sixth Amended Standing Order Re: Mandatory Settlement Conference (Effective June 21, 2021)

In addition to the MSC Program, MSCs may be held in all Personal Injury Courts at the discretion of the Personal Injury judge.


EMPLOYMENT CASE MANDATORY SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE (MSC) PILOT PROGRAM

Launched in January 2022, the Early Resolution Employment Case Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) Pilot Program encourages resolution of employment cases assigned to five Independent Calendar (IC) courtrooms in the Court’s Central Civil Division at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. Judicial officers in these IC courtrooms will identify and assign appropriate cases to an early virtual MSC to be conducted through Resolve Law LA (RLLA). The Pilot Program is intended to assist less-complex cases avoid the expense and delay of protracted litigation through early dispute resolution and improve speedy resolution of disputes between employees and employers.

Review Standing Order Re: Employment Case Early Resolution (MSC) (Effective February 14, 2022)


RESOLVE LAW LA VIRTUAL MANDATORY SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE (MSC) PROGRAM (RLLA)

RLLA is a joint effort of the Court, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (ASCDC), Los Angeles Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (LA-ABOTA) and the Beverly Hills Bar Foundation (BHBF). RLLA leverages the talents of volunteer settlement officers to conduct virtual MSCs to facilitate case resolution in the Court’s Personal Injury Hub and, with additional expertise of the Labor and Employment section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LABCA) and the California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA), for certain employment cases. RLLA MSCs are currently available for Superior Court of Los Angeles. For more information about RLLA MSC programs, visit resolvelawla.com/.

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