Agreement to Participate
Complete this form with the parties before beginning the mediation.
View AgreementBoston Municipal Court, Central Division
Court-specific information for MWI mediators, including courthouse contacts, required forms, transportation options, mediation procedures, and available meeting space.
Types of Cases
Small Claims and Civil
Mediation Schedule
Pre-scheduled by MWI
Mediation Format
Most often virtual
Location and Directions
Court Address
Edward W. Brooke Courthouse24 New Chardon Street
Boston, MA 02114 Open in Google Maps
Public Transportation
Take the Red Line to Park Street or Charles/MGH, the Blue Line to Bowdoin, or the Orange Line to Haymarket.
Key People at the Court
Court Leadership
- First Justice: Hon. James W. Coffey
- Clerk Magistrate: Daniel J. Hogan
Assistant Clerks
- Colby Tilley
- Maureen Howard
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
Boston Municipal Court Central Division does not have a designated parking lot, and street parking is limited. Paid parking is available in the Government Center Garage and other nearby paid lots. Allow additional time if you plan to drive.
Courthouse Mediation Procedures
Follow these court-specific steps when conducting an in-person mediation at Boston Municipal Court Central Division.
Pre-Mediation
The Civil Clerk’s Office is located on the sixth floor. Check in with the Clerk’s Office when you arrive to learn which courtroom requires mediation assistance.
During Mediation
Mediation rooms are available throughout the courthouse, including small rooms inside Courtrooms C and D.
If those rooms are unavailable, mediation rooms near other courtrooms may be used. If the rooms are locked, ask the clerk where you and the parties should meet.
Post-Mediation
After the mediation ends, return all paperwork and the case folder to the clerk. Scan or take a clear photograph of the completed paperwork for MWI’s records.
Before leaving, check whether there are other cases whose parties would like to participate in mediation.
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, courthouse procedures, required forms, or uploading case documents.
