A lawyer used to be measured solely by the number of cases won at trial. Today, a lawyer is also measured by the number and quality of case settlements.
Mediation is a commonly used tool in all litigation and is a part of the fabric of the litigation process. Lawyers rely on it daily in an effort to obtain the best possible results for their clients. As sophisticated users of mediation, attorneys expect resolution. They want to settle their cases, and they want the mediator to stay involved in the process until a resolution is achieved. The key to mediation closure is persistence and flexibility on the part of all involved — the lawyers and the mediator.
