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Please complete this form if you would like to be considered as a panelist for the Montgomery Bar Association Mediation Program. If you prefer to apply via pdf or to print the form, click here. If you have any questions, please contact Megan Ware at megan@montgomerybar.org or 610-279-9660, ext. 203.
The MBA Mediation Program Requirements
To be listed as a mediator on the MBA's list of mediators, individuals must satisfy all of the following requirements:
- Complete an approved program including at least 14 classroom hours of basic mediation skills training including instruction in communication skills, negotiation skills, conflict resolution, the mediation process, ethical issues, and role-play as a mediator and as a party to the conflict.
- Must have a Juris Doctor or an equivalent degree and be a member in good standing of the Montgomery Bar Association, and 10 years of experience as an attorney.
- Must provide annual, written proof of a current policy of professional liability insurance, which includes mediation as a covered area.
- Must provide certification of Mediation Training to the MBA. Each year, individuals on the MBA Mediator List will be expected to attend a minimum of four hours of continuing education relating to mediation, including at least one hour at an MBA-approved program to promote Mediation Program uniformity. Virtual attendance at one of these programs, if offered, is acceptable.
- A program fee of $250.00 will be charged once your application is finalized.
Click here for full program requirements.
If you meet these requirements and would like to serve as a panelist, or if you have any questions, please contact Megan Ware at megan@montgomerybar.org or by phone at 610-279-9660, ext. 203.