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One of the biggest and most common obstacles in mediation is when litigators refuse to budge from their courtroom arguments and conduct themselves as though they are presenting their case to a judge or jury. Mediation and litigation are different, and lawyers' roles in each are too.

Seek compromise, not judgment Coming to the mediation session, be aware of the mediator's role. Do not seek or expect them to resolve the dispute by issuing a binding decision. Stay away from any attempt to fight the other party. Mediation is about negotiations and compromise.

Parties not mediating with "good faith" intent to work together to resolve the dispute. Parties not hearing what is said. Parties not willing to separate the person from the problem. Failure to have the right management representative present.

Mediation Caucusing Communication, emotional, informational, cultural, and strategic barriers; Unrealistic expectations; Obstacles to generating options; Need for negotiation coaching or process management; Internal conflicts; Fear of losing face.

Upon the completion of a mediation session, one of three results typically occurs: Settlement. No Settlement. Ongoing settlement negotiations.

Mediation can be helpful in resolving legal disputes. It is not legally binding unless the parties enter a settlement agreement, also sometimes referred to as a mediation agreement.

Mediation is a confidential, non-binding process in which a trained mediator facilitates communication between disputants and assists parties in reaching a mutually acceptable resolution of all or part of their dispute. The mediator is not the decision-maker and does not resolve the dispute -- the parties do.

Good afternoon, my name is _______________ and I am serving as your mediator today. Are you here in good faith? ... Both the mediation agreement and the resulting settlement agreement, if any, are not confidential. ____ INTRODUCE yourself and (if applicable) your co-mediator.

As noted above, the heart of the mediation privilege is confidentiality. Essentially, by statute, the only statement or writing made in connection with mediation which can be disclosed without the express consent of both parties is the agreement reached during the mediation itself.