In 2007, the Judges of the Southern District of Ohio approved the hiring of a full-time, professional mediator to provide mediation services to litigants in the Court. The services of the District Mediator are in addition to all other mediation and ADR options offered by the Court.

Case Referral

Cases can be referred to the District Mediator by the assigned Judge or at the request of a party. In addition, the District Mediator can select cases for mediation.

Mediations are held in the courthouses in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton. They typically begin at 10:00 a.m. and are scheduled for a full day. To schedule a mediation, or to learn more about referring a case, contact:

      Teresa Mack, Mediation Administrator
      (513) 564-7330 or teresa_mack@ca6.uscourts.gov

Explanation of the Process and Requirements for Participation

Detailed information about how the District Mediator conducts mediation, as well as the rules and requirements for mediation, can be found here. Counsel should contact the District Mediator directly with any questions. His contact information is:

      Robert S. Kaiser
      Potter Stewart U.S. Courthouse, Room 331
      100 East Fifth Street
      Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
      (513) 564-7330
      robert_kaiser@ohsd.uscourts.gov

About the District Mediator

Information about the District Mediator’s background and experience can be found here.