Mediation Program

Oklahoma Mediation/Arbitration Service (OMAS) is a national provider of private settlement conferences (mediation) and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services.

What Is Mediation?

Mediation is a voluntary, non-binding, informal settlement conference at which the parties to a dispute (and often their attorneys) and a neutral lawyer/mediator attempt to overcome a negotiating impasse and reach a settlement.

Level of Confidentiality

Issues of confidentiality are controlled in part by Oklahoma's District Court Mediation Act.

How Much Does It Cost?

The fee is comprised of an administrative fee for OMAS and an hourly billing for the specially trained lawyer/mediator. The length of the proceeding and the number of parties will affect the cost.

Do Most Cases Settle At Mediation?

Yes. Based on hundreds of cases annually, 80% settle the day of the mediation session/settlement conference. Of the remaining 20%, one-half settle in a month, leaving the effective settlement rate at 90%.

What Are The Advantages Of Mediation?

… Saving money. Over 95% of all disputes and lawsuits settle before trial. By speeding up the process, mediation saves the parties the enormous expenses of trial preparation.

… Giving the parties control of their case.

… Saving time.