At the peak of the mortgage foreclosure crisis, Orange County implemented a mediation administrative order applicable to mortgage foreclosures. The mediation program was set up through the Orange County Bar Association – a not for profit organization that is capable of effectively managing a large number of mediation referrals. The program was designed to promote communication, facilitation, encourage problem-solving between the parties in a confidential setting where the parties may openly discuss their needs and interest, procedural flexibility, fairness, and confidentiality.    Read the article……………………