Unless otherwise ordered, and no later than the date specified in the case management order, the parties, through their attorneys, must e-file with the court a certification indicating:
(a) each has read the Local Rules and pamphlet governing the court’s mediation program;
(b) the attorneys have discussed with their respective clients the available dispute resolution options provided by the court and private entities;
(c) an estimate of the fees and costs that would be associated with litigation of the matter, through trial, has been given to the client; and
(d) When applicable, the mediator has been selected by the parties and the date of mediation or the other method of ADR selected is identified.
This certification may be contained in the body of the CMO.