US · rules
3d Cir. L.A.R. 33.6
Mediation in Pro Se Cases
In appropriate cases, the C hief Circuit Mediator may request counsel to represent pro se
litigants for purposes of mediation only. Counsel must agree to take the case on a pro bono
basis, except that if an applicable statute authorizes the awar d of attorneys’ fees, counsel may
enter into a written agreement with the client assigning to the attorney any amounts designated as
attorneys’ fees. The case will be treated as any other case subject to mediation and all provisions
of L.A.R. 33 will appl y. If mediation is unsuccessful, counsel may discontinue his or her
representation; however, counsel may continue to represent the litigant through the rest of the
appeal if counsel wis hes and the party agrees. The Chief Circuit Mediator may adopt and
implement specific procedures in furtherance of this rule.
Source: New rule in 2000.
Cross-references: None
Committee Comments: The rule was amended in 2011 to reflect a change in the title of the
circuit mediator and to accommodate electronic filing.
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- 2026-09-18
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- 2026-09-18
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