MEDIATION SUMMARY FOR MEDIATOR
CONFIDENTIAL MEDIATION COMMUNICATION
Protected by Mediation Privilege
BASIC INFORMATION
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Submitting Party: | _________________________________ |
| Attorney/Representative: | _________________________________ |
| Phone: | _________________________________ |
| Email: | _________________________________ |
| Case/Matter Name: | _________________________________ |
| Case Number (if any): | _________________________________ |
| Mediation Date: | _________________________________ |
| Mediator: | _________________________________ |
1. THE DISPUTE IN BRIEF
Summarize the dispute in 3-5 sentences:
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2. PARTIES
Our Client:
- Name: __________________________________________
- Role: __________________________________________
Opposing Party:
- Name: __________________________________________
- Counsel: _______________________________________
Other Parties (if any):
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3. KEY FACTS
List the 5-10 most important facts:
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4. DISPUTED ISSUES
Identify the main areas of disagreement:
| Issue | Our Position | Their Position |
|---|---|---|
| ____________ | ____________ | ____________ |
| ____________ | ____________ | ____________ |
| ____________ | ____________ | ____________ |
| ____________ | ____________ | ____________ |
5. DAMAGES CLAIMED
| Category | Our Client Claims | Opposing Party Claims |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Damages | $____________ | $____________ |
| Non-Economic Damages | $____________ | $____________ |
| Other | $____________ | $____________ |
| TOTAL | $____________ | $____________ |
6. PRIOR SETTLEMENT DISCUSSIONS
☐ None
☐ Yes - Most recent positions:
- Our demand/offer: $____________
- Their demand/offer: $____________
- Gap: $____________
What happened:
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7. WHAT WE WANT FROM MEDIATION
Primary Goals:
1. ________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________
Settlement Range:
- Opening: $____________
- Target: $____________
- Authority: $____________
8. OBSTACLES TO SETTLEMENT
What do you see as the main barriers?
☐ Factual disagreements about: _________________________
☐ Legal issues regarding: _____________________________
☐ Valuation gap: ____________________________________
☐ Emotional/relationship issues: _______________________
☐ Authority limitations: ______________________________
☐ Third-party issues (liens, insurance): _________________
☐ Other: ___________________________________________
9. WHAT WOULD HELP
What could the mediator do to help move this case toward resolution?
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10. ATTENDEES AT MEDIATION
| Name | Role | Settlement Authority |
|---|---|---|
| ____________ | ____________ | ☐ Full ☐ Limited |
| ____________ | ____________ | ☐ Full ☐ Limited |
| ____________ | ____________ | ☐ Full ☐ Limited |
| ____________ | ____________ | ☐ Full ☐ Limited |
Person with final settlement authority:
☐ Will be present
☐ Available by phone/video at: _________________________
11. SENSITIVE MATTERS
Anything the mediator should know about dynamics, personalities, or sensitivities:
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12. KEY DOCUMENTS
List 3-5 most important documents (attach if requested):
- ________________________________________________
- ________________________________________________
- ________________________________________________
- ________________________________________________
- ________________________________________________
13. TIMELINE
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| ____________ | _________________________________ |
| ____________ | _________________________________ |
| ____________ | _________________________________ |
| ____________ | _________________________________ |
| ____________ | _________________________________ |
14. LITIGATION STATUS
☐ No lawsuit filed
☐ Lawsuit pending:
- Court: _________________________________________
- Trial date: _____________________________________
- Next deadline: __________________________________
15. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
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Submitted by:
Signature: __________________________________________
Date: ______________________________________________
CONFIDENTIAL - FOR MEDIATOR USE ONLY
This template is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult with a qualified attorney before use.
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