#KnowMediation A #mediation is a meeting where a #mediator attempts to help the parties to a #lawsuit to compromise and #resolve their differences so that a lawsuit can be settled without going to #trial. A mediation is not a hearing or an arbitration. The mediator does not decide the merits of the case. Rather, the mediator helps the parties to agree to a compromised #settlement. The mediator is neutral and is not on anyone's side. The mediator points out issues in the #case or areas of #weakness and #benefits of settling. However, no party can be forced to settle. #Confidentiality #Trust #RelationshipBuilding #Relationship #Agreement #ADR #DisputeResolution #ConflictManagement #AssistedNegotiation #Advocate #Lawyer #Conflict #Dispute #MediationWeek #MediationBeforeLitigation #TryMediation (at Bombay Ballard Estate, Maharashtra, India)