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Wayne Lazarus

Attorney & Mediator | Georgia and Florida Bars

Wayne Lazarus is an attorney and mediator admitted to the Georgia and Florida Bars, focusing on mediation of business, commercial, contract, and labor disputes.

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Wayne Lazarus is an attorney and mediator and a member of the Georgia and Florida Bars. He focuses on mediation matters involving business, commercial, contract, and labor disputes.

He provides mediation services from Atlanta, Georgia. His legal background and experience allow him to assist parties in navigating disputes and working toward practical resolutions through mediation.

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Mediation Case Watch

Can Both Parties Waive Mediation Confidentiality?

The New York Court of Appeals upheld disclosure of mediation-related information where the husband expressly waived confidentiality, the wife was deemed to have waived it by seeking disclosure, and the mediation...

Reviewed for legal accuracy by Wayne Lazarus, a member of the Georgia and Florida Bars with more than 50 years of experience.

Last reviewed September 23, 2026

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Mediation Case Watch

When Does Helpful Information Threaten Mediator Impartiality?

Florida’s Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee concluded that a mediator may provide legal information only when qualified to do so and when the information is accurate, neutral, and consistent with party...

Reviewed for legal accuracy by Wayne Lazarus, a member of the Georgia and Florida Bars with more than 50 years of experience.

Last reviewed September 17, 2026

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Mediation Case Watch

WHAT IF A PARTY THOUGHT MEDIATION TALKS WERE ONLY PROVISIONAL?

The Ohio Eleventh District Court of Appeals reversed enforcement of an alleged oral mediation settlement. The record did not clearly and convincingly establish acceptance or a meeting of the minds, and it did not show...

Reviewed for legal accuracy by Wayne Lazarus, a member of the Georgia and Florida Bars with more than 50 years of experience.

Last reviewed September 15, 2026

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May a Mediator File a Bankruptcy Claim for Unpaid Fees?

Florida's Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee concluded that a mediator may file a bankruptcy proof of claim for unpaid mediation fees and attach an invoice, provided the filing does not disclose protected mediation...

Reviewed for legal accuracy by Wayne Lazarus, a member of the Georgia and Florida Bars with more than 50 years of experience.

Published September 15, 2026 Last reviewed September 15, 2026

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Mediation Case Watch

May a Mediator Decide Whether an Agreement Is Full or Partial?

Florida’s Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee concluded that a mediator may facilitate discussion about whether a settlement resolves all or only some issues, but may not make that substantive determination for the...

Reviewed for legal accuracy by Wayne Lazarus, a member of the Georgia and Florida Bars with more than 50 years of experience.

Last reviewed September 14, 2026

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Can a Mediator Pressure a Party to Participate or Settle?

Florida’s Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee emphasized that mediation remains voluntary and consensual as to outcome even when parties are required to participate by statute, court order, court rule, or contract. A...

Reviewed for legal accuracy by Wayne Lazarus, a member of the Georgia and Florida Bars with more than 50 years of experience.

Last reviewed September 7, 2026

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How Should Partial Settlements Be Reported in Multi-Party Cases?

Florida’s Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee concluded that a mediator handling a multi-party case may identify the parties who settled by reporting “agreement as to” those parties. The mediator should not add...

Reviewed for legal accuracy by Wayne Lazarus, a member of the Georgia and Florida Bars with more than 50 years of experience.

Last reviewed September 7, 2026

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Does Filing a Malpractice Claim Waive Mediation Privilege?

The Arizona Court of Appeals held that a former client did not impliedly waive Arizona’s statutory mediation-process privilege merely by filing a legal-malpractice claim arising from advice given during a mediated...

Reviewed for legal accuracy by Wayne Lazarus, a member of the Georgia and Florida Bars with more than 50 years of experience.

Last reviewed September 7, 2026

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What Should a Mediator Report When an Agreement Is Unsigned?

Florida’s Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee concluded that the parties may choose who drafts a mediated agreement, but only the mediator may submit the mediation report. If a party refuses to sign the proposed...

Reviewed for legal accuracy by Wayne Lazarus, a member of the Georgia and Florida Bars with more than 50 years of experience.

Last reviewed September 7, 2026

FloridaEthics or advisory opinion

Mediation Case Watch

How Far May a Mediator Go in Helping Self-Represented Parties?

Florida’s Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee concluded that a mediator may assist self-represented parties with completing Florida Supreme Court-approved forms when the information comes from the parties and the...

Reviewed for legal accuracy by Wayne Lazarus, a member of the Georgia and Florida Bars with more than 50 years of experience.

Last reviewed September 7, 2026

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Mediation Case Watch

Is an Unsigned Mediation Settlement Enforceable?

The New Jersey Appellate Division held that an unsigned settlement arising from voluntary mediation was not enforceable. Applying Willingboro Mall, the court concluded that a settlement reached through mediation must be...

Reviewed for legal accuracy by Wayne Lazarus, a member of the Georgia and Florida Bars with more than 50 years of experience.

Last reviewed September 7, 2026

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Mediation Case Watch

What If Two Sets of Mediation Rules Conflict?

Florida’s Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee advised that a Florida-certified mediator should identify and disclose conflicts between applicable mediation rules as early as practicable. The parties may agree on a lawful...

Reviewed for legal accuracy by Wayne Lazarus, a member of the Georgia and Florida Bars with more than 50 years of experience.

Last reviewed September 7, 2026

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May a Mediator Meet Separately With One Side After Mediation?

Florida’s Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee concluded that a mediator is not categorically prohibited from meeting with one party and counsel after mediation has ended. Any post-mediation contact must preserve...

Reviewed for legal accuracy by Wayne Lazarus, a member of the Georgia and Florida Bars with more than 50 years of experience.

Last reviewed September 7, 2026

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Mediation Case Watch

Who Has Authority to Settle a Claim Against the State?

The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed enforcement of a mediated $25,000 settlement against the State because the agreement expressly required approval by the Attorney General and Governor, and the Governor did not...

Reviewed for legal accuracy by Wayne Lazarus, a member of the Georgia and Florida Bars with more than 50 years of experience.

Last reviewed September 7, 2026

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Mediation Case Watch

Who Controls an Observer or Co-Mediator’s Role?

Florida’s Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee concluded that an observer or co-mediator may participate only with the parties’ express consent and must remain within the role the parties approved. The conducting mediator...

Reviewed for legal accuracy by Wayne Lazarus, a member of the Georgia and Florida Bars with more than 50 years of experience.

Published September 15, 2026 Last reviewed September 7, 2026

FloridaEthics or advisory opinion

Mediation Case Watch

When Does an Email Exchange Create a Binding Mediation Settlement?

The Eleventh Circuit affirmed enforcement of a settlement formed through post-mediation emails under Georgia law. The court treated the exchange as an offer, counteroffer, and unequivocal acceptance, while also limiting...

Reviewed for legal accuracy by Wayne Lazarus, a member of the Georgia and Florida Bars with more than 50 years of experience.

Published September 15, 2026 Last reviewed September 7, 2026

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