Vetted mediators. Neutral by design.
Common Ground connects both sides of an everyday dispute with a neutral, professional mediator — faster, calmer, and dramatically cheaper than legal action.
Courts are overcrowded. Small disputes drag on for months — or get abandoned entirely.
Lawyers are adversarial and expensive. $400–500/hour to argue over a $500 problem.
A fast, fair, affordable middle ground — a neutral professional who helps both sides land.
How it works
01
A short, plain-language intake. No legal jargon required.
02
We suggest a professional who fits your dispute, format, and budget.
03
A structured session and a written summary of what you agreed to.
Trust
We verify credentials, run background checks, and monitor reviews continuously. You always see who you're working with, what they've done, and what others have said.
Verified credentials
Bar admission, law school, or certified training
Background-checked
Every mediator, without exception
4.8★ average rating
Across 1,200+ resolved disputes
Transparent pricing
One flat fee. No hourly billing.
Featured mediators
Amelia Chen
Licensed Attorney
Marcus O'Brien
Certified Mediator
Priya Nair
Law Student, Boston University
Who it's for
Neighbors
Noise, fences, shared driveways
Roommates
Rent splits, chores, moving out
Landlords & Tenants
Deposits, repairs, lease terms
HOA Residents
Fines, rules, board decisions
Buyers & Sellers
Small transactions gone wrong
Common Ground offers users an efficient way to resolve minor community disputes, saving them time, money, and stress, and allowing courts to focus on the cases that matter the most.
Outcomes
"We were about to move out over a $400 disagreement. One 30-minute session and we split the difference. Way cheaper than a lawyer."
Jordan R.
"I dreaded even bringing it up. The mediator kept it calm and we actually agreed on a plan for the tree."
Kim H.
"Small claims felt like overkill. This felt fair to both of us."
Andre O.
"Structured, polite, and we finally have something in writing."
Nina K.