What if counsel is not available for the Assessment Conference as scheduled?
The mediation program will reschedule the initial Assessment Conference if counsel has a pre-existing obligation. Counsel should contact the mediation office by telephone [415-355-7900] or fax [415-355-8566] to request that the case be rescheduled. Ideally, counsel will have contacted opposing counsel first, and will include with the request a list of alternate dates and times available to all counsel.
