What are the advantages of mediation?
General Mediation
Answer
Potential advantages include speed, lower cost, privacy, flexibility, party control, and the ability to craft remedies beyond what a court could order. Mediation may also preserve business, family, or professional relationships and allow parties to settle without admitting liability.
Reviewed by Wayne Lazarus on September 14, 2026.
Reviewed by Wayne H. Lazarus, attorney with more than 50 years’ experience, member of the State Bar of Georgia and The Florida Bar, and of Alternative Dispute Resolution sections.
This information is educational and is not legal advice.