Pre-Litigation Mediation - A forum in which an impartial
person, the mediator, facilitates communication between two or more parties to promote
reconciliation, settlement or understanding among them. The mediator may
not substitute his own judgment on the issues for that of the parties.
Court-Annexed Mediation - A non-binding process whereby parties to a lawsuit and counsel meet with a neutral mediator trained to assist them in settling the suit. The mediator serves to improve communication and help parties articulate their interests. The mediator also assists in identifying areas of agreement and generating options for resolution.