Agreement to Participate
Complete this form with the parties before beginning the mediation.
View AgreementEast Boston Municipal Court
Court-specific information for MWI mediators, including schedules, courthouse procedures, required forms, directions, and mediation space.
Types of Cases
Civil, Small Claims, and Summary Process
Mediation Format
As scheduled by MWI, most often virtual
Small Claims
Tuesdays at 9:00 AM
Summary Process
Thursdays at 9:00 AM
Location and Directions
Court Address
37 Meridian StreetEast Boston, MA 02128 Open in Google Maps
Public Transportation
Take the MBTA Blue Line to Maverick Station. Walk up Meridian Street. The court will be on the right, before the police station.
Schedule and Key Court Contacts
In-Person Sessions
- Small Claims: Tuesdays at 9:00 AM
- Summary Process: Thursdays at 9:00 AM
Key People at the Court
- First Justice: Hon. John E. McDonald
- Clerk Magistrates: Ariel Madaro, Iqra Moughal, and Kara Doherty
Required Forms
Use the applicable documents from the General Forms list. Mediators should complete the Agreement to Participate and ADR Referral Form. If the parties reach an agreement, also complete the Mediation Memorandum.
ADR Referral Form
Complete the fillable referral form for the case being mediated.
View Referral FormMediation Memorandum
Complete this document if the parties reach an agreement.
View MemorandumParking
Some street parking is available on Meridian Street and surrounding neighborhood streets, but spaces can be difficult to find. The court does not have a designated parking lot. Allow additional time if you plan to drive.
Courthouse Mediation Procedures
Follow these court-specific steps when conducting an in-person mediation at the East Boston Municipal Court.
Pre-Mediation
After entering the courthouse, proceed through security and go to the second floor. Small Claims sessions are held in Second Session, the courtroom at the far end of the corridor. Summary Process sessions are held in First Session, directly across from the Clerk’s Office.
Let the clerks know that you have arrived. At the start of the session, introduce yourself to the session clerk and offer to give the parties a brief introduction to the mediation process.
During Mediation
The courthouse has a designated mediation room directly behind Second Session. The room contains a table, chairs, and a bench and is generally available for mediations.
Police officers and other courthouse personnel may occasionally pass through the room to access other areas of the building, particularly during breaks or while waiting for court sessions to begin. Court staff and attorneys may also use the room when it is not being used for mediation.
If the room is occupied when you need it, check with the Clerk’s Office for an alternative space.
Post-Mediation
At the conclusion of the mediation, go to the Clerk’s Office, ask for the documents to be copied, and return the case file. If the case settles, the clerk will likely review the agreement before the parties and date-stamp it.
Before leaving, make sure you have a scan or clear photograph of the completed forms to upload to the court portal.
Add the case information and upload the paperwork under the court case in the portal. If you have trouble uploading the documents or mediated multiple cases during the same session, email the scans to courtmediation@mwi.org.
Questions About This Court?
Contact Clarice Parsons for assistance with scheduling, court procedures, forms, or uploading case documents.
