Mediation Services Across Iowa

Districtwide Mediation takes the hassle out of scheduling court-ordered mediation by matching lawyers and litigants with court-approved mediators throughout all 99 Iowa counties. Our team ensures you are connected to the right mediator for your case, based on location, subject area, availability, and cost.

We coordinate mediation across all Iowa judicial districts, saving you hours of back-and-forth communication and helping cases progress efficiently.

Types of Mediation We Schedule

 

Family Law Mediation

Includes divorce, child custody, parenting plans, and related disputes. We help parties find a mediator experienced in sensitive, emotionally charged cases, with a focus on resolving issues efficiently and fairly.

 

Real Estate Buyer-Seller

Our team helps schedule mediation for disputes between home buyers and sellers, particularly for missed disclosures, repairs, and contract breakdowns.

Guardianship and Probate

Useful for resolving disputes related to guardianship appointments, estate distributions, and family conflicts in probate cases.

 

Small Claims Mediation

We assist in connecting parties to mediators for disputes involving small dollar amounts offering a faster alternative to court hearings.

Civil Litigation Mediation

We coordinate mediators for civil disputes including contract issues, negligence claims, and other non-criminal matters requiring resolution outside of court.

 

Binding Arbitration Scheduling

For clients seeking final, enforceable decisions outside court litigation, we also help schedule binding arbitration with experienced legal professionals.

How do I schedule?

Phone call. Email. Contact form.

 

You and your staff can spend hours trying to schedule mediation, oftentimes without success. Let us take the hassle out of scheduling. Reach out and include this basic information:

  • Your name and/or attorney name

  • Party names and contact information

  • Opposing counsel (if applicable)

  • Dates you are available (for in-person or virtual mediation)

  • Preferred mediators (optional)

Districtwide Mediation offers a wide array of mediation services across the state of Iowa with a focus on family law. Other areas of service include juvenile guardianship, general probate, civil litigation, buyer-seller real estate, small claims, and binding arbitration. Not sure if your situation is a fit? Simply reach out and provide us with some basic information and we can discuss. Most any request can be accommodated. Check out our Resources & FAQs page for additional information.

“If a case has an opportunity to settle, it can settle. Getting folks to the table is half the battle.”

- Joe Harrison, Districtwide Mediation