Do I need a lawyer for mediation?

If you have filed a lawsuit, you should not agree to any settlement without advice from a lawyer who represents you and your interests. While you may choose to mediate without a lawyer being present, it is generally not a good idea. A lawyer representing you at the mediation can advise you as you consider different options.

→ Read More

Is mediation confidential?

While the general rule in mediation is that it is confidential, there are some judicially created and some legislator created exceptions to this confidentiality. All of the exceptions are meant for the protection of the mediation process and to prevent attorneys from taking advantage of the process.

→ Read More

Is there a public record made of what occurs in a mediation?

There is generally no record made of a mediation, and nothing from a mediation proceeding becomes public knowledge (like court cases and transcripts sometimes can). When you submit a dispute to mediation, the matter is handled privately between you, the other parties involved in the dispute, and the mediator. This is one of the advantages of mediation.

→ Read More