Overview
Purpose
- Summarize dispute issues and sought outcomes.
- Provide brief chronology and current negotiation status.
- List parties, representatives, and authority levels.
Quality checklist
Ready-to-send
- Include mediator preferences and availability windows.
- Attach key exhibits and current demands or offers.
- Identify participants with settlement authority.
What to include
Use these pieces to keep the mediation requests packet complete.
Core documents
Build the file
- Mediation request letter.
- Position statement or brief.
- Exhibit packet supporting the issues.
Supporting proof
Evidence to attach
- History of settlement offers.
- Critical correspondence or denials.
- Valuation summaries or expert highlights.
Delivery notes
Keep it moving
- Coordinate dates with carrier and counsel.
- Provide conference logistics and platform details.
- Confirm confidentiality and mediation agreements.