Forms

Stipulation Re Settlement
This is a form previously provided by the Los Angeles Superior Court for Court-Connected Mediations when the Court had such a program. It still works well for most matters.
StipulationReSettlementADR03811-03.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [731.2 KB]

Stipulation Re Settlement - Blank Sheet Attachment
This is another form previously provided by the Los Angeles Superior Court for use with the above Stipulation Re Settlement for additional agreed terms.
StipulationReSettlement-BlankSheetAttach[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [32.6 KB]

Mediation Disclosure Notification and Acknowledgment
This form is provided as a professional courtesy for an attorney's use pursuant to Evidence Code Section 1129 when the client's preferred language is English. The text of the form is taken verbatim from Evidence Code § 1129(d). Nevertheless, attorneys using this form should confirm the accuracy of the language for themselves as no representation or warranty is given as to the same.
MediationDisclosureNotificationAndAcknow[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [24.9 KB]

Online Guidelines and Ground Rules (for zoom mediations)
Please review this document prior to participating in an online mediation to enhance your understanding and experience
OnlineGuidelinesandGroundRules.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [43.8 KB]

COVID-19 Requirements and Declaration for In-Person Mediation (after July 1, 2021)
Online mediations have become the norm during the COVID-19 pandemic and David I. Karp continues to prefer Zoom mediations. Nevertheless, sometime after July 1, 2021, in-person mediations may resume but only if the parties/counsel (a) agree to the stated requirements, (b) applicable governmental restrictions and guidelines permit, (c) there are acceptable conference rooms available, and (d) the mediator feels comfortable with the prospect.
InPersonReqtsDecl.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [38.9 KB]