Sarah E. Worley
Mediator and Arbitrator for Civil Disputes, Workplace Investigator, and Title IX Resource
Based in Boston, Serving New England & Nationwide
Calendar
Availability in Real Time. Book Easily.
To request a mediation or arbitration date, simply choose a suitable opening from the calendar below. A short appointment request will collect the information needed for scheduling, including contact details and basic case information. After submission, our office will be in touch promptly to confirm the booking and provide more details.
Automatic reminders and notifications will also be sent to help participants stay informed and ready for the session.
NOTE: If you wish to reschedule or change details of an existing mediation or arbitration, please contact Haydee Coronado at casemanager@worleyconflictresolution.com for immediate assistance. Please do not submit a new request.
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Fees
Clear, consistent, and easy to plan for.
The following fee structure reflects standard mediation formats and is intended to provide general guidance for scheduling. Specific terms can be confirmed based on the needs of each matter.
Mediation
Mediation sessions are offered in structured time formats to support both focused and complex matters. A four-hour session is often appropriate for more discrete disputes or where the parties are well prepared and aligned on key issues. Full-day mediations allow for a more comprehensive process and are typically suited for cases involving multiple parties, significant damages, or more complex legal and factual considerations.
Four-hour mediation: $4,000.00 divided between the parties.
Full-day mediation: $8,000.00 divided between the parties
Time beyond a scheduled session may be used for continued negotiations or review of materials, depending on the needs of the matter. Additional time fees are $500.00 per hour, divided between the parties.
Arbitration
Arbitration services are available for both shorter proceedings and full-day hearings. Each matter is approached with careful attention to preparation, evidentiary considerations, and the efficient use of time. Depending on the scope of the arbitration, additional time may be required for review of submissions or post-hearing work.
Four-hour arbitration: $4,000.00 divided between the parties.
Full-day arbitration: $8,000.00 divided between the parties.
Additional time beyond a scheduled arbitration may be billed for hearings, review of submissions, or post-hearing work, depending on the needs of the matter. Additional time fees are $500.00 per hour, divided between the parties.
Billing & Scheduling Details
Mediation and arbitration sessions are scheduled through my office and confirmed upon receipt of the necessary case information. Invoices are issued in advance of the session and are expected to be resolved prior to the scheduled date.
Cancellations or postponements within seven business days of a scheduled session may result in the full session fee. Additional time, when required, is billed at an hourly rate and allocated as appropriate among the parties.
Resources
The resource hub provides easy access to essential documents to support your mediation experience with Worley Dispute Resolution. Download Sarah's Rate Card & CV for future reference, and find helpful guidance on preparing for virtual mediation sessions via Zoom. For billing purposes, an IRS W-9 form for Sarah E. Worley Conflict Resolution, P.C. is also available for download.
Download Rate Card & CV
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a mediation scheduled?
Mediations are scheduled directly through the online calendar by selecting an available date and submitting the appointment request form. Once submitted, my office will follow up promptly with confirmation and any required materials.
What formats are available for mediation?
Mediation sessions are typically scheduled as either a four-hour session or a full-day session, depending on the needs and complexity of the matter. Additional time may be arranged as needed.
Are pre-mediation submissions required?
Pre-mediation submissions are recommended, but not required. When provided in advance, these materials can assist in preparation and support a more efficient and productive session.
How are fees handled?
Invoices are issued in advance of the scheduled session and are expected to be resolved prior to the mediation. Additional time, if required, is billed separately.
What happens if a mediation needs to be rescheduled?
Cancellations or postponements within seven business days of a scheduled session may result in the full session fee. Scheduling adjustments outside of that timeframe can be coordinated through my office.
Getting to Know
Sarah E. Worley
I bring more than 35 years of legal experience to my work as a mediator and arbitrator, and more than 28 years serving as a neutral. I have mediated and arbitrated more than 11,000 cases across a wide range of complex matters, working with individuals, businesses, insurers, and institutions throughout New England and beyond.
Mediation is not an opportunity for gamesmanship or positioning. It is a focused process, designed to move matters toward resolution.
Sarah E. Worley
Experienced Neutral
Biography
Since beginning my legal career in 1990, I have worked extensively as both a trial attorney and a neutral, bringing more than three decades of experience into my mediation and arbitration practice. I first-chaired jury trials throughout Massachusetts, and that experience continues to inform how I approach complex disputes today.
Today, I work with counsel nationwide on complex matters involving personal injury, professional liability, business disputes, construction, employment, and institutional issues. My approach is structured, practical, and focused on maintaining a productive process, with the goal of helping parties move efficiently toward resolution.
In addition to my dispute resolution practice, I serve as an independent workplace investigator for non-profit and for-profit organizations, private corporations, municipalities and other entities. I am a Certificate Holder from the Association of Workplace Investigators Institute. I am also certified by ATIXA as a Title IX Investigator, Hearing Officer, and Advisor. In that capacity, I work with K-12 schools, colleges and universities, as well as with individual students and their families to navigate the complexities of the student discipline system. This work further informs my approach to sensitive and complex disputes, where careful process management and thoughtful communication are essential.
Bar Admissions
Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
Member, Federal Bar Association (Massachusetts Chapter)
Member, Massachusetts Trial Lawyers Association
Leadership & Appointments
Past Vice Chairman, Judicial Nominating Commission (appointed by Governor Romney)
Member, Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Dispute Resolution
Medical Malpractice Tribunal Member, Plymouth County Superior Court
Approved Superior Court Master/Arbitrator (Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable Counties)
United States Postal Service REDRESS Mediator
Board of Bar Overseers Hearing Committee Member (District 3)
Member, Sedona Conference Working Group on Electronic Document Retention and Production
Adjunct Professor, Southern New England School of Law
Member, Board of Trustees, Southern New England School of Law
Member, Boston Inn of Court
Member, Frank J. Murray Inn of Court
Professional Memberships & Recognitions
Member, National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
Member, Association of Workplace Investigators
Group Leader, USA500 Investigations Round Table
Selected to Super Lawyers, 2014–2025
Top 100 Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 2020–2023
Top 50 Women Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 2019–2023
Recognized in Best Law Firms, 2026
Boston Tier 1, Arbitration
Boston Tier 1, Mediation
Top Women of Law, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Education
Georgetown University Law Center, J.D. 1990
Dartmouth College, B.A., Russian Language and Literature, 1987
Phillips Academy Andover
Mediation Practice Areas
Helping Parties Resolve Civil Disputes with Practical Solutions
Sarah mediates a wide range of civil disputes, with particular experience in complex, high-stakes matters involving individuals, businesses, insurers, and institutions. Her practice is shaped by decades of litigation and neutral experience, allowing her to efficiently manage both the legal and practical dimensions of each case.
Core Civil Disputes
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Product Liability and Product Failure
- Premises Liability
- Insurance Coverage and Subrogation
Extensive experience resolving complex injury-related disputes, including catastrophic loss, multi-party matters, and cases involving significant damages exposure.
Professional & Business Matters
- Professional Malpractice (Legal, Medical, Accounting)
- Business and Commercial Disputes
- Contract Disputes
- Construction Disputes
Regularly mediates disputes involving professional liability, business relationships, and construction matters, with a focus on efficient resolution of technically detailed claims.
Employment & Workplace Matters
- Employment Disputes
- Discrimination and Harassment Claims
- Workplace Investigations
- Executive and Institutional Matters
Brings a structured and thoughtful approach to sensitive workplace disputes, informed by experience as both a neutral and independent investigator.
Institutional & Specialized Matters
- Title IX and Civil Rights Matters
- Investigations for Schools, Colleges, and Universities
- Religious Institution and Abuse Claims
- High Net Worth Family and Divorce Matters
Experienced in complex, high-sensitivity matters requiring careful process management, discretion, and clear communication among multiple stakeholders.
Complex & Multi-Jurisdictional Matters
- Multi-Party and Multi-Jurisdiction Disputes
- Cases Involving Electronic Discovery Issues
- National and Cross-Border Matters
Works with counsel nationwide on complex disputes involving layered legal, procedural, and logistical considerations.
Sarah’s practice is particularly well-suited for matters involving multiple parties, complex facts, or heightened sensitivity, where structure, preparation, and experience are essential to moving toward resolution.