Commencing An AAA Mediation

Any party or parties to a dispute may initiate a mediation under the auspices of the AAA by using the online form :

Request for Mediation Online Form (HTML - May be used for initiating a mediation whether or not AAA mediation is provided by the contract.)

Or you may use the following forms to initiate a mediation by mail or fax :

Request for Mediation Form (PDF - Use when AAA mediation is provided for by contract.)

Submission to Mediation Form (PDF - Use when AAA mediation is NOT provided for by contract.)

Where there is no preexisting stipulation or contract by which the parties have provided for mediation of existing or future disputes under the auspices of the AAA, a party may request the AAA to invite another party to participate in "mediation by voluntary submission". Upon receipt of such a request, the AAA will contact the other party or parties involved in the dispute and attempt to obtain a submission to mediation.

If you have any questions, please email us at mediationservices@adr.org.

Cost of AAA Mediation

There is no filing fee to initiate a mediation or a fee to request the AAA to invite parties to mediate.

The cost of mediation is based on the hourly or daily mediation rate published on the mediator's AAA profile.  This rate covers both mediator compensation and an allocated portion for the AAA's services.  There is a four-hour or one half-day minimum charge for a mediation conference.  Expenses referenced in Section M-17 may also apply. 

If a matter submitted for mediation is withdrawn or cancelled or results in a settlement after the request to initiate mediation is filed but prior to the mediation conference the cost is $200 plus any mediator time and charges incurred. These costs shall be borne by the initiating party unless the parties agree otherwise.