Mediation can often help people reach agreements about how to resolve civil lawsuits.
Important: Mediation is Optional in Marion, Linn, Benton and Yamhill Counties
You may be trying to contact us for information because you have received court paperwork and it sounds like mediation is mandatory. If both parties agree, you can choose mediation instead of going to mandatory arbitration. BOTH parties must agree to mediation.
If both parties have filed in the case (there is both a complaint and a response) and you are interested in mediation you can open a case with Neighbor to Neighbor.
If you are looking for general information about what to do next:
There are no self-help forms available for Civil cases in Oregon. You can either consult an attorney or represent yourself. Here are some good resources:
Consult with an attorney
If you do not have an attorney, some resources are:
- Oregon State Bar Lawyer Referral Service
- Legal Aid Services of Oregon
- Oregon Law Center
- Oregon Consumer Justice
See individual programs for financial eligibility and resources available.
Represent yourself
This will include performing legal research and writing. Some resources are:
- Self-Help on Debt Collection Cases
- If a creditor takes you to court for unpaid bills
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- Demandas y sentencias por deudas (Spanish)
- Vấn Đề về Tiền Bạc, Nợ và Người Tiêu Dùng (Vietnamese)
- Oregon Law Help
- Marion County Law Library
- Linn County Law Library
- Benton County Law Library
- Yamhill County Law Library