Small Claims Resolution
If you're weighing whether to file in small claims court, you're probably asking the same questions everyone does: How long will it take? Will I actually collect? Is it worth the filing fees, the time off work, the stress of facing the other party in front of a judge?
Considering a small claims case?
If you're weighing whether to file in small claims court, you're probably asking the same questions everyone does: How long will it take? Will I actually collect? Is it worth the filing fees, the time off work, the stress of facing the other party in front of a judge?
Most small claims disputes settle before judgment. Many of them could have settled without filing at all — if the parties had an unbiased third party to help structure the conversation.
That's what I do.
How it works:
I offer a structured path to resolve your dispute before small claims court — or to prepare you to file effectively if the other party won't engage. Either way, you leave with clarity and a plan.
- Step 1 — Intake. A 30-minute call. You tell me about the situation. I tell you honestly whether mediation has a real chance, what outcomes are likely, and what your options are.
- Step 2 — Outreach. If you want to proceed, I contact the other party as a neutral — not as your advocate. I explain the option of resolving the dispute together with a mediator instead of going to court. Most people are never offered this, and a meaningful number accept when they are.
- Step 3a — If both parties engage: I mediate the dispute. We produce a signed written settlement agreement, and the matter closes — typically in days, not months.
- Step 3b — If the other party won't engage: I help you prepare to file in small claims court — claim drafting, documentation, what to expect on the day of. You've lost nothing and gained a clearer path.
Why this works: Small claims court is built for cases the parties can't resolve themselves. But many disputes that end up there could have closed with one well-structured conversation — if someone had offered to facilitate it. That's where I can help.
Cost: $300 flat. Typically, half the cost of filing fees, process service, and a day off work to appear in court — and usually resolved in weeks rather than months.
Best suited for disputes of $1,000 or more. And because most small claims judgments are never collected, our process is structured so payment happens during the mediation itself — not after a court order you'd have to chase.
Ready to start? Schedule a 30-minute Small Claims Consult or call 833-545-6769.
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Serving clients throughout Colorado, including Denver, the Front Range, Colorado, and surrounding communities, with sessions available in person or by secure video.
Pricing FAQ
How much does mediation cost, and do you require a retainer?
We charge a transparent flat fee for our mediation services, and we do not require a retainer. That means you know what your investment will be up front, with no surprise hourly billing and no large deposit to get started. Pricing varies by service (divorce, workplace, business, etc.) and by the scope of the matter — we'll walk you through the specific fees during your free 30-minute consultation so you can decide whether to move forward with full information.
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