The United States Third Circuit Court of
Appeals Appellate Mediation Program
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
B. The Mediator
1. As a general rule, cases are mediated by the Chief Circuit Mediator, the Circuit Mediator or a senior judge of the Court of Appeals or a District Court within the Circuit. See L.A.R. 33.1. The mediator is selected by the Chief Circuit Mediator.
2. Biographical information for the Chief Circuit Mediator and the Circuit Mediator may be found on this website. With respect to senior judges, counsel may utilize publicly available sources for biographical information.