Consumer Law Training for Mediators

Thursday, May 17^th – 9:00 am – 12:00 noon

Westrum House, 22 Union Park, Topsham, Maine

Community Mediation Services, a program of Volunteers of America Northern New England presents Consumer Law, a 3-hour course covering consumer and debtor/creditor law.  It is designed to help individuals meet the training requirements needed to apply to the Maine Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Services (CADRES) Small Claims Mediator Roster.  

Consumer Law will cover the basic knowledge mediators need in relation to:

• Warranties – Express & Implied
  
• Consumer Contracts
  
• Estimates
  
• Landlord - tenant Issues
  
• Automobile issues – buying, repairs, responsibilities; and
  
• Damages
  

Registrations are due by May 4^th - Course Fee:  $125 ($100 for CMS Volunteer Mediators).  Note: Successful completion of the basic 40 hour mediation training is a prerequisite for attending this course.  

For more information, including registration form, please visit: Consumer Law Training Flyer

or contact Community Mediation Services at 207.373.1140, ext. 229 or via email: mediate@voanne.org.