Small Claims Mediation

Small claims court can resolve disputes without the time and expense of a full lawsuit, but it can still be stressful, formal, and slower than it needs to be. Mediation offers an alternative: a neutral third party helps both sides reach a mutually acceptable agreement, often in a single session.

In Utah, small claims mediation is available for disputes involving amounts up to $11,000.

Benefits of Small Claims Mediation

• Cost-effective. Avoid the legal fees, filing fees, and travel expenses that come with a court case.
• Faster resolution. Most small claims mediations can be completed in a few hours, not months.
• Greater control. You and the other party decide the outcome together, rather than leaving it to a judge.
• Confidentiality. What's said in mediation can't be used against either party in court.
• Win-win outcomes. Mediation aims for a resolution both sides can accept, rather than a clear winner and loser.

If you're involved in a small claims dispute in Utah, mediation is worth considering before heading to court.

How It Works

The process is simple: contact us, schedule a session, and mediate. Before your session, both parties review and sign an Agreement to Mediate that outlines confidentiality and the ground rules for the process. There's no separate consultation step to schedule first, you can go straight from reaching out to getting a session on the calendar.