Case Header
Include case number, mediator name, date and location of mediation, and the parties involved. That header ties the results to court dockets or file systems.
A well-prepared mediation results document reduces ambiguity, supports enforceability, and provides a verifiable record of mutual commitments. It helps parties, counsel, and courts rely on a single authoritative statement of outcomes and next steps. Proper formatting and complete fields minimize later disputes over terms, timelines, or who must act.
The mediation results are prepared by mediators, counsel, or a designated party and reviewed by all participants before signing.
Accurate documentation speeds resolution, supports enforcement, and reduces post-mediation correspondence.
Include case number, mediator name, date and location of mediation, and the parties involved. That header ties the results to court dockets or file systems.
Concise statement of what was agreed and what remains unresolved, using plain language to avoid interpretive disputes later on.
List settlement amounts, payment schedules, method of payment, and any tax allocation or withholding provisions as applicable.
Specify dates for actions, delivery of documents, or escrow release; indicate consequences for missed deadlines.
State whether the results are confidential under a mediation confidentiality rule or agreement, and note any permitted disclosures.
Provide signature blocks for each party, counsel, and the mediator with printed names and dates to confirm assent and attribution.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Document Template | Create a reusable template with required fields pre-positioned |
| Signer Order | Specify sequential or parallel signing as needed |
| Authentication | Enable email links, SMS codes, or stronger ID verification |
| Retention Rules | Configure automatic archival and audit trail capture |
Mediation results can be distributed by email, secure file share, e-filing, or by platform-generated signing links.
Set exact dates for each installment or lump-sum payment
Specify when deeds, releases, or other papers must be provided
If requested, parties should file for judgment entry within agreed timeframe
Note any temporally limited nondisclosure obligations
Allow clear cure windows before enforcement steps
A commercial landlord–tenant dispute reached agreement on back rent and repair obligations
Two business partners settled on asset division and a buyout price
The mediator typically signs to confirm the session occurred and that the document reflects the mediated outcome; the mediator's signature does not convert the summary into a binding contract absent the parties' signatures.
An authorized signatory for each party (individual, corporate officer, or counsel with written authority) must sign to bind the party; ensure corporate resolutions if required.
| Document Type | Mediation Results | Settlement Agreement |
|---|---|---|
| Binding Status | usually summary | typically binding contract |
| Level of Detail | concise outcome | comprehensive terms |
| Use in Court | record for reference | basis for judgment entry |
| Execution Formality | simple sign-off | formal signatures and exhibits |
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |