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2) You may choose a Mediator or have MCLA recommend one
3) Pay initial administration fee of $150 Fee. Each additional party is required to pay $150 as well.
4) Pay Reduced Fee to Mediator - $900 FOR FIRST 3 HOURS divided by agreement among the parties.
Why Choose MCLA?
MCLA has been selected by the Los Angeles Superior court as a Resource Vendor for Civil Mediations since 2018 to provide reduced-cost or no-cost mediations with qualified and experienced attorney mediators.
All panel mediators are independent lawyer mediators who have been carefully selected and meet or exceed the highest standards for mediating civil cases. They have at least 10 years of good standing with the State Bar of California and have practiced various specialized areas of law over long careers.
Online Mediation
Our attorney mediators are Zoom certified and ready to conduct online mediations for everyone's convenience and safety. MCLA was the first organization to obtain a contract in 2018 with LASC to provide online mediations. In response to the Covid epidemic, all mediations were conducted online. As a result, lawyers and their clients have become familiar with online mediations which are cost-saving, convenient, and expeditious and now prefer online mediations to in-person meetings.
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Mediators on the Center’s panel have agreed to accept cases on the following terms:
The initial fee of $900 for the first 3 hours is payable directly to the independent mediator. Any additional fees and costs that might become due are payable directly to the mediator. The excess fees cannot exceed $499/hr. The fee is usually divided equally among the parties unless they agree otherwise. If there is a charge for the use of conference rooms, the parties will be informed by the mediator. All parties will be required to sign a Mediation Fee Agreement with the Mediator as well as a Confidentiality Agreement prior to the commencement of the mediation.
MORE INFOMCLA Selected by LA Court
The Mediation Center of Los Angeles (MCLA) was selected for the Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Vendor Resource List as one of the organizations to provide mediation for litigated, civil cases by highly-qualified mediators at affordable prices.
MORE INFOAbout Our Fees
MCLA charges a small administrative fee of $150 per party, payable in advance of the mediation directly to the Center by credit card or check. The Center uses LawPay and Zelle for easy payment of fees.
MORE INFOMediation or DRS?
Should you choose Mediation or Dispute Resolution Services (DRS)?
For LA Court cases, use MEDIATION. If you have a dispute (such as a landlord/tenant dispute), use DRS.
How It Works
1) Select your Mediator
2) Submit Your Case to us
3) Pay $100 Fee per party
4) Get Reduced-Rate Mediation
Why Choose MCLA?
MCLA has been listed as a Resource Vendor for Civil Mediations to provide reduced-cost or no-cost mediations with attorney mediators.
All panel mediators have been carefully selected and meet the highest standards for mediating civil cases. They have at least 10 years of good standing with the State Bar of California and have practiced various specialized areas of law over long careers.
All have extensive training in mediation and experience mediating litigated cases. They have committed to act with the highest ethical standards of the mediation profession and to serve as neutrals with no conflict of interest in all cases.
Online Mediation
Our attorney mediators are Zoom certified and ready to conduct online mediations for everyone's convenience and safety.
With the Civil Courts almost shut down during this uncertain time and with face-to-face mediations not permitted, it is critical for the legal community and their clients to use online mediation services with mediators who are trained, qualified, and certified to use the Zoom program.
MORE INFOLow-Cost Mediation
Mediators on the Center’s panel have agreed to accept cases on the following terms:
$450 for the first 3 hours, divided equally among parties or in accordance with the agreement of the parties. There is no charge for preparation and review. Any time after the initial 3 hours will be charged at a reduced rate set by the mediator, not to exceed $390 per hour.
MORE INFOMCLA Selected by LA Court
The Mediation Center of Los Angeles (MCLA) was selected for the Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Vendor Resource List as one of the organizations to provide mediation for litigated, civil cases by highly-qualified mediators at affordable prices.
MORE INFOAbout Our Fees
MCLA charges a small administrative fee of $100 per party, payable in advance of the mediation directly to the Center by credit card or check. The Center uses PayPal for easy payment of fees.
MORE INFOMediation or DRS?
Should you choose Mediation or Dispute Resolution Services (DRS)?
For LA Court cases, use MEDIATION. If you have a dispute (such as a landlord/tenant dispute), use DRS.
