How to Request Certification or Re-Certification as a 39.1 Neutral

Complete both the Mediator Certification Form  (PDF Fillable Form) and Mediator Profile (Word Form), then send them by regular mail to:

 

James Kirkham (Kirk) Johns

Chair, 39.1 Committee, Federal Bar Association

Stafford Frey Cooper

3100 Two Union Square

601 Union Street

Seattle, WA 98101-1374

E-mail: kjohns@staffordfrey.com  


After Mr. Johns has reviewed and approved your application, he'll forward it to the court for Chief Judge Robert S. Lasnik's approval.  After the court has approved your application, you are certified as a 39.1 neutral, and your Mediator Profile will be posted on the court's web site.


If you have any questions, please contact the court's ADR Coordinator:

Janet Bubnis

206-370-8483

Janet_Bubnis@wawd.uscourts.gov