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The Kinnard Mediation Center (formerly known as the Circuit Mediation Office)
conducts mediation of civil appeals under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure
33 and Eleventh Circuit Rule 33-1. The Court’s mediation process provides
opportunities for parties to resolve their dispute confidentially with the
help of a neutral third-party. Each year hundreds of appeals are resolved
through the mediation program.
The circuit mediators of the Kinnard Mediation Center are full-time
court employees and have extensive trial and appellate experience as well as
extensive experience in negotiation, mediation, and Eleventh Circuit
practice and procedures. The circuit mediators are located in Atlanta,
Tampa, and Miami.
Since October 1, 2006, the court has allowed for the substitution of private
mediators upon agreement of all parties at their expense. Rule 33-1(g) and
the document “Private Mediator Procedures for Mediation of Appeals” provide
the procedures and requirements that govern the use of private mediators for this purpose.
Information you need to prepare for a mediation is in the document
Mediation in the
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Also see the Circuit
Mediation Process flow chart. Information you need to substitute a private mediator is in the
document Private Mediator Procedures
for Mediation of Appeals. To confidentially request mediation, you may contact any office by
telephone or fax.
- Kinnard Mediation Center
56 Forsyth Street NW, #535
Atlanta, GA 30303
Tel: 404-335-6260
Fax: 404-335-6270
- Kinnard Mediation Center
801 North Florida Avenue, #1030
Tampa, FL 33602
Tel: 813-301-5530
Fax: 813-301-5539
- Kinnard Mediation Center
51 Southwest First Avenue, #1304
Miami, FL 33130
Tel: 305-714-1900
Fax: 305-714-1910
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