NJ Association of Professional Mediators Mission

We are an association of professionals engaged in and dedicated to the practice of dispute resolution through mediation. Our mission is to:

  • Foster public awareness of mediation as the preferred method of dispute resolution
  • Provide information to the public about mediators that meet our standards for accreditation
  • Protect the public through standards of conduct for our mediators
  • Act as a training, educational and collegial resource for mediators in New Jersey.

Are you in a dispute, lawsuit or a divorce? 

Are you interested in a career in mediation?


NJAPM's Video on Divorce and Mediation

Find out more about divorce and mediation.

Registration is open for the 2010 Annual Divorce Mediation Seminar

The Annual Divorce Mediation Seminar will be held on April 17, 2010.

Register Now for the February 2010 General Meeting

Attorney Matt Abatemarco will speak on "A Review Attorney's Perspective on Family Mediation MOUs." Matt practices with Atkinson & DeBartolo, P.C., and is a recipient of the Deborah Michael Richards Award for Family Law.  The meeting will start at 6:00 PM with an informal reception and the program will commence at 6:30 PM.

Spring 2010 28-Hour Basic Civil Mediation Training Course

NJAPM is now taking reservations for the Spring 2010 28-Hour Basic Civil Mediation Training Course, which will be held on April 26, 27 and May 3 and 4 at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ.

Winter 2009/2010 Civil Mediation Apprenticeship

REGISTER NOW for the NJAPM sponsored civil mediation apprenticeship program commencing in winter 2009/2010.  The apprenticeship will be 10 weeks of mentored actual cases in small claims, special civil or municipal court. 

Spring 2010 40-Hour Divorce Mediation Training Course

NJAPM's Spring 2010 40-Hour Divorce Mediation Training will be held on March 6, 7 13, 20 and 21, 2010 at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Monroe Township, NJ (exit 8A off the NJ Turnpike).  Enrollment is limited to the first 24 students.

Foreclosure Mediation Section

Mediation is playing a growing role in helping homeowners and lenders affected by the recent crisis.  Below are some resources concerning foreclosure mediation in NJ:

8-Hour Basic Mediation Skills Course

This is a new course offered by NJAPM. You should take this course if you:

Pictures from the July 2009 NJAPM General Meeting

About 40 members attended the July 29, 2009 general meeting featuring speaker Mark Chidichimo.  A retired FBI agent, Mark spoke about security and creating a safe environment for mediations.