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What is a settlement conference? A settlement conference is a meeting between the parties (and counsel, if represented) during which the parties attempt to settle issues and avoid trial.
A settlement conference is a pre-trial meeting between parties with their attorneys (if parties are represented) and a judicial officer/judge pro tempore acting as a neutral facilitator, who evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of their case and assists them in reaching agreement.
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The plaintiff files a document (complaint) with the clerk of the court stating the reasons why the plaintiff is suing the defendant, and what action the plaintiff wants the court to take. A copy of the complaint and a summons are delivered to (served on) the defendant.
To accomplish this the judge or neutral responsible for conducting the conference will talk to the parties about their respective positions, discuss disputed facts and legal issues, and (of course) talk about what each side is prepared to do in order to settle the matter.
One potential con is that engaging in settlement negotiations may portray to the other side that you are not confident in your case. However, this is most often not a concern and the potential risk can be mitigated by a skilled attorney.