Can my attorney participate in mediation?

By Dorit Goikhman
Founding Attorney

One of the great aspects of mediation is that you can structure it however you want. If the parties want to allow attorneys into mediation, they can. If they prefer to keep attorneys out, they can do that too.

Attorneys can be helpful in mediation, because they can offer the expertise and experience to imagine probabilistic outcomes, and help you find points of leverage, and avoid pitfalls.

On the other hand, attorneys can sometimes be aggressive enough to turn back progress on negotiations. Or, an attorney might be less incentivized than the parties to arrive at a mutually acceptable agreement.

It’s always a good idea to consult an independent attorney prior to participating in mediation. And it’s always a good idea to have a mediated agreement reviewed by a lawyer before signing.

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About the Author

Dorit L. Goikhman is a licensed attorney, with years of experience representing clients throughout Central California in business, real estate, and family matters. After witnessing numerous clients spend fortunes and waste years of their lives in litigation, Dorit became interested in mediation and all that it has to offer. Dorit is committed in helping parties work together to obtain a mutually acceptable solution to their disputes at a fair price. Her approach is to keep things simple, confidential, and efficient with the goal of preserving the parties’ assets, reputations, and sanity. If you have any questions regarding this blog, you can contact Dorit here.