WSCAI Mediation Program
Mediation
WSCAI Mediation Program Basics:
` Some mediations requested may be better served by other organizations. WSCAI reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to decline any particular request for mediation.
` Both parties must complete the online mediation request form and pay by credit card the amount determined by the initiating party’s membership status ($250 per party for current WSCAI Members, or $275 per party for Non-Members).
` Upon receipt of both parties’ completed intake forms and payment, both will be contacted by an assigned mediator, generally within 15 days, with mediation scheduled to occur within 30 days. (If the second party’s request is not received within 30 days of the initial request, the first party’s fee will be refunded in full and no further action will be taken by WSCAI.)
` Mediation will take place at a location designated by the mediator, on a mutually agreed date. If the mediation cannot safely or conveniently be held in person, it will be held virtually, using Zoom.com or an equivalent remote connection.
` If one or both parties decide to withdraw the dispute from mediation after the mediation date is set, each payment will be refunded less a $50 administrative fee, for each cancelling party (up to $100 total). If a party does not attend the mediation on the scheduled date and time, the entire mediation fee of that party becomes non-refundable.
` Attorneys are not permitted to attend with the mediation parties.
To start WSCAI’s mediation intake process, please fill out the following form: