Preparing for mediation

Many participants in mediation have never been involved in one before and have little idea of what to expect. Even many lawyers think of mediation simply as a conference where parties meet to negotiate the resolution of a dispute. That is certainly an element, but it is important to understand that the structure and process of the mediation also plays a vital part in setting the disputing parties up for success.

This is the first article in a series about participating in mediation. This article is suitable for parties facing a dispute, and for lawyers looking to prepare their clients for mediation.