RMA Secure Case Portal
Access assigned case files, notices, filings, orders, and portal communications.
RMA Legal Research Portal
Legal Research Center for Attorneys, Paralegals, Neutrals, and Case Teams
Use this portal to locate RMA case resources, ADR rules, federal law, EEO and employment authorities, court research tools, Florida and Virginia materials, and practical research checklists.
Research reminder: Confirm the governing jurisdiction, forum, rule set, service requirements, filing deadline, and current version of each authority before relying on it in a case filing, order, notice, report, or legal memorandum.
RMA Rules, Portal, and Case Administration
RMA Service Access Center
Choose the correct RMA portal, form library, service request, or scheduling area.
RMA ADR Forms Library
Download RMA ADR forms, templates, notices, and case administration documents.
RMA Neutral & Staff Directory
Find approved RMA neutrals, mediators, investigators, and case support contacts.
Federal Legal Research
U.S. Code - Cornell LII
Search federal statutes by title and section.
eCFR - Code of Federal Regulations
Search current federal regulations.
Congress.gov
Federal bills, public laws, legislative history, and Congressional materials.
Federal Register
Rules, proposed rules, notices, and agency publications.
GovInfo
Official federal government publications, regulations, statutes, and court materials.
Federal Courts and Case Law
U.S. Supreme Court
Opinions, orders, dockets, calendars, and Supreme Court resources.
CourtListener
Search federal and state opinions, dockets, judges, and legal data.
Justia Federal Cases
Free federal case law research by court and topic.
Google Scholar Case Law
Search opinions and legal articles. Select case law search where available.
PACER
Federal court docket and filing access.
EEO, Civil Rights, and Employment Law
EEOC
Federal employment discrimination guidance, regulations, charge process, and resources.
EEOC Management Directive 110
Federal sector EEO complaint processing guidance.
EEOC Federal Sector Decisions
Search federal sector appellate decisions and summaries.
MSPB
Merit Systems Protection Board decisions, regulations, and appeal information.
OSC
Prohibited personnel practices, whistleblower retaliation, Hatch Act, and federal employee rights.
Department of Labor
Wage, hour, labor, safety, and employment law resources.
ADR, Mediation, and Arbitration Research
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Mediation, labor-management, and dispute resolution resources.
Administrative Dispute Resolution Act
Federal ADR definitions and statutory framework.
Uniform Mediation Act
Uniform mediation confidentiality and privilege framework.
ABA Dispute Resolution
Professional ADR resources and practice materials.
Florida Law and Court Resources
Florida Statutes
Search Florida statutes by title, chapter, and section.
Florida Rules of Court
Florida rules of civil procedure, family law, appellate rules, and related court rules.
Florida Supreme Court
Opinions, rules, administrative orders, and court information.
Florida Courts
Statewide court forms, opinions, self-help, and court administration resources.
Orange County Clerk
Orange County court records, forms, filing, and case information.
Virginia and D.C. Law
Code of Virginia
Search Virginia statutes and code sections.
Virginia Administrative Code
Search Virginia agency regulations.
Virginia Courts
Virginia court opinions, forms, rules, and case information.
D.C. Code
Search District of Columbia statutes.
D.C. Courts
D.C. court information, opinions, forms, and case resources.
Research Workflow for Paralegals and Attorneys
Issue Checklist
Start with jurisdiction, forum, deadline, governing rule, cause of action, defenses, and burden of proof.
Citation Verification
Confirm every statute, regulation, rule, and case citation before filing or relying on it.
Evidence and Exhibit Review
Track source, date, authenticity, relevance, privilege, confidentiality, and admissibility concerns.
Deadline Review
Confirm response deadlines, hearing dates, discovery due dates, appeal periods, and service requirements.
Attorney / Paralegal Research Checklist
- Identify the forum, governing law, and applicable procedural rules.
- Confirm claims, defenses, burden of proof, and available remedies.
- Check statutes, regulations, agency guidance, and controlling case law.
- Verify deadlines, notice requirements, and service requirements.
- Save sources, citations, dates accessed, and research notes.
Citation and Authority Verification
- Confirm the authority is current and still good law.
- Use primary authority whenever possible.
- Verify pin cites, statutory subsections, and regulatory references.
- Compare federal, state, agency, and local rule requirements.
- Flag conflicting authority or jurisdiction-specific limitations.
Evidence and Exhibit Review
- Track source, custodian, date, author, and relevance.
- Identify confidentiality, privilege, privacy, or protective-order issues.
- Confirm completeness, readability, and exhibit numbering.
- Compare exhibit references against pleadings, reports, and notices.
Deadline and Filing Review
- Confirm response, objection, appeal, hearing, and submission deadlines.
- Check weekends, holidays, court rules, and service method extensions.
- Confirm whether portal notice is sufficient or formal service is required.
- Document who received notice and when.