CoMA

Matching Parties in Dispute with a Choice of Experts Skilled in Mediation & Arbitration

Colorado Mediators & Arbitrators’ Dispute Resolution Professionals have tremendous success in bringing challenging matters to a satisfactory conclusion. CoMA closely matches the subject matter of your dispute with a mediator or arbitrator who has experience & knowledge that pertains to your case.

Mediation and Arbitration is less formal & less expensive than litigation. Parties often represent themselves (Pro Se) in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), saving money otherwise spent in legal fees and litigation costs. Pro Se parties who come to voluntary agreement in mediation are encouraged to seek legal review before submitting the agreement to the court for permanent orders.

CoMA is based in Denver CO in the DTC area close to I-25 & Belleview. Statewide services are available when travel expenses are paid, or using teleconference services for virtual hearings.

Choose from a Panel of Legal & Industry Experts

CoMA offers the Denver metropolitan community a CHOICE between professionals, based on each Panel Member’s professional training and experience that pertains to the subject matter of the dispute. CoMA’s current 17 member panel is comprised of industry experts, attorneys, and former administrative law judges.

CoMA’s Dispute Resolution Professionals are intended to be Neutrals, advocates of fairness & fair process. A Neutral has no stake (neither personally gains nor loses) in the outcome of the agreement.

Timely, Cost-Effective Dispute Resolution

MEDIATION - Parties Decide Outcome: Parties have the opportunity to influence the outcome by coming to agreement through negotiation & voluntary compromise. The parties are not forced to agree. The Mediator facilitates the negotiation by generating options, clarifying & prioritizing goals, and assisting in the exchange of clear messages. Once agreements are reached, the Mediator assists Pro Se parties in creating a Memorandum of Understanding that formalizes the agreements. When represented by legal counsel, the parties’ attorneys write the agreement. In contrast to litigation, mediation is a confidential process, protecting the privacy of the parties.

ARBITRATION - Someone Else Decides Outcome: Parties choose an arbitrator, a private decision maker, with industry or legal expertise. The facts are presented to the Arbitrator who then makes an award that is based upon the evidence, facts, and testimony. Parties may choose to be represented by legal counsel, or may go through arbitration Pro Se, representing their own interests. The decision is out of the parties’ hands. Parties rely on the arbitrator to make a reasonable decision. The Arbitrator is a finder of fact in a hearing of equity. The arbitrator makes a decision and presents an award that is legally binding. To ensure neutrality, Arbitrators do not speak with parties privately.

Binding Arbitration Award