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Good afternoon, my name is _______________ and I am serving as your mediator today. I am a [certified*] mediator trained to assist in resolving disputes such as the one before us today. I am pleased to be here to assist you in working through your issues and believe you will find mediation to be a very helpful process.

Dear (Other Person's name): I contacted (Name of Mediation Service you may use) and spoke to (contact person) regarding our (dispute, disagreement, conflict, etc.). I explained that we have been unable to find a solution to our problem regarding the (matter of issue).

Provide a concise summary of the facts and claims. The mediator will not have the patience or need to read an appellate brief. Avoid prose but use headings and bullet points to organize the section, and to summarize the claims, defenses and background about the parties.

In order for the mediation process to function effectively, the parties must communicate openly and honestly. A case is usually appropriate for mediation when relationships are strained but must continue. Poor communication is often apparent and a skilled neutral third party is needed to facilitate communication.

The opening statements are an opportunity for everyone to lay out the basic premise behind the concerns and issues of the case. It is not a back-and-forth conversation; rather it is a presentation of ideas. For that reason, the mediator does not jump in to ask questions at this point in the process.

Two key traits for successful mediation are lucidity and honesty when presenting the facts. When honest information is exchanged between the two parties, there is less bitterness and paranoia among the participants. Withholding certain information is usually counter-productive and may even weaken the case.