Mediation and ADR
Appellate mediation
Mediation that takes place while an appeal of a civil case is pending, after the trial court has ruled.[1]
In more detail
Florida's mediation statute defines appellate court mediation this way and lists it alongside circuit, county, family and dependency mediation.[1] Virginia's appellate courts began an appellate mediation pilot in 2019, scheduled to run through 2025, for selected civil cases in which both sides have lawyers.[2] Mediation at this stage can settle the case, or narrow the issues, before the appeal is decided.
Varies by state
Whether an appellate court offers mediation, and for which cases, depends on the state and the court. Find your state’s rules.
Related terms
- AppealA request by a party that lost on one or more issues asking a higher court to review whether the decision was correct.
- Court-ordered mediationMediation a judge sends a pending case to, on the court's own motion or at a party's request.
- MediationA process in which a neutral mediator helps the parties communicate and negotiate so they can reach their own voluntary agreement.
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MediationList. (2026, October 28). Appellate mediation: Definition. https://mediationlist.com/glossary/appellate-mediation/
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