Schedule a Mediation Session at Cobb Mediation

Cobb Mediation, LLC's General Manager Barry Edwards' Article on Comprehensive Arbitration of Domestic Relations Cases in Georgia appears in the latest issue of the Georgia Bar Journal.

We have just announced our Training Calendar for Summer/Fall 2008. We are offering core courses in general civil mediation as well as workshops on specialized subjects like co-parenting, special education, elder care. To participate, register as soon as possible. Group discounts available.

We are proud to introduce Nancy Grossman and Daryl Kidd as the newest members of our Panel of Neutrals. Ms. Grossman is an attorney who worked in Fulton County Superior Court. She specializes in mediating and arbitrating family law matters. Mr. Kidd, Founder of the Cobb County Bar Association's Family Law Section, brings 26 years of legal experience to his mediation and arbitration practice.

Jennifer Matte's Report on Opportunities in the ADR Field in Georgia is a great resource for dispute resolution professionals. Ms. Matte is a Vermont Law School graduate who worked at Cobb Mediation, LLC as part of her externship with Georgia State's Consortium for Negotiation and Conflict Resolution.

These web sites offer more information about mediation:

Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service: Promotes labor-management relations.
Dispute Resolution Magazine (ABA Section of Dispute Resolution)
More ADR links

Mediation Scheduling Request

Complete this Form to submit mediation scheduling request by fax or mail.

Schedule a Mediation Session at Cobb Mediation

In order to schedule a mediation session, we need some basic information about the mediation participants, the dispute and how we can help you. Completing this form should take about 5 minutes. If you are not comfortable with using an on-line form, you are welcome to call us at 770-693-3470 or download a printable Scheduling Request Form which you can complete and fax to us at 770-419-4464 or mail to: Cobb Mediation, 65 Whitlock Ave., Marietta, GA 30064.

Registered Neutrals -- Request Space for Mediation
Arbitrators -- Request Space for Hearing
Attorneys -- Request Space for Depositions, Other Meetings

I. Primary Contact Information

Please let us know who is scheduling the mediation session. We need accurate contact information to confirm your mediation session.

If you are the Registered Neutral who will mediate or arbitrate the case, you can Request Hosted Meeting to schedule your ADR session at Cobb Mediation.

Your Name:
You are the:	Plaintiff Defendant Plaintiff's Attorney Defendant's Attorney Insurance Representative Other - Please explain in comments
Your Company/Firm:
Mailing Address:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
Your E-Mail address:

II. Case Information

We request basic case information, including type of case and information about pending litigation.

Style of Case:	v.
Type of Case:	Commercial Family Law Personal Injury Real Estate Labor & Employment Workers Compensation Landlord-Tenant Probate, Will, Estate Professional Malpractice Insurance Coverage Government Other Matter - Please explain in comments
Lawsuit Filed?	Yes No
If YES, Court pending:
Mediation Deadline:	(if applicable)
Trial Date:	(if applicable)
Children Involved?	Yes No This question applies to family law matters only.
Domestic Violence History?	Yes No If there is a history of violence between mediation participants, the parties are required to pay an additional $50/hr for security by Cobb County Police Dept.

III. Additional Participants

Please let us know what other parties will be attending your mediation. We need accurate contact information about the parties to the mediation session to send them confirmation of your mediation session.

If your mediation session involves more than 2 additional participants, please provide us a Service List.

Additional Participant #1:
Additional Participant is:	Plaintiff Defendant Plaintiff's Attorney Defendant's Attorney Insurance Representative Other - Please explain in comments
Company/Firm:
Mailing Address:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
E-Mail address:

Additional Participant #2:
Additional Participant is:	Plaintiff Defendant Plaintiff's Attorney Defendant's Attorney Insurance Representative Other - Please explain in comments
Company/Firm:
Mailing Address:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
E-Mail address:

IV. Scheduling Information

All parties should agree on the date and time of mediation before requesting to schedule a mediation.

Stop times are for scheduling purposes, parties are welcome to continue their session if they are making progress.

Weekend and evening sessions may be scheduled in special circumstances. Please let us know if you cannot mediate during normal business hours.

1st Choice Date & Time:

Select Date

Morning
(9am - noon)

Afternoon
(1pm - 4 pm)

All Day
(9am - 5pm)

2nd Choice Date & Time:

Select Date

Morning
(9am - noon)

Afternoon
(1pm - 4 pm)

All Day
(9am - 5pm)

3rd Choice Date & Time:

Select Date

Morning
(9am - noon)

Afternoon
(1pm - 4 pm)

All Day
(9am - 5pm)

We suggest that parties exchange short lists of acceptable mediators and let us know who they would prefer to use as their mediator. If your "first choice" mediator is not available on a preferred date and time, there is probably someone that is a mediator agreeable to all the parties available on a preferred date and time. Browse Mediator Profiles.

1st Choice Mediator:
2nd Choice Mediator:
3rd Choice Mediator:

Have All Parties Agreed to These Scheduling Preferences?

Yes No

V. Additional Comments
Please add any additional comments necessary to complete this Form as well as any additional comments that will help us better assist you.

VI. Read and Review Cobb Mediation's Policies & Procedures

Cobb Mediation must be notified at least 7 days in advance of any rescheduling or cancellation. The parties are jointly responsible for notifying Cobb Mediation in a timely manner of any rescheduling or cancellation. You may wish to consult our Cancellation Policy.

Policies & Procedures

Cobb Mediation, LLC
65 Whitlock Avenue
Marietta, Georgia 30064
Phone: 770-693-3470 Fax: 770-419-4464