A common definition of mediation is a process with an impartial neutral who assists the parties in resolving a dispute. In most civil litigation mediations, the goal is a final settlement agreement.

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Mediation is an effort by a third party to encourage parties to a dispute to voluntarily reach an agreement to resolve their dispute. 2. Types of Mediation There are currently four types of mediation ...

A form of alternative dispute resolution in which the involved parties bring their dispute to a neutral third party, who helps them agree on a settlement; mediation is generally nonbinding, unless the ...