What is a mediator conflict of interest?
General mediation
Answer
A conflict of interest exists when a relationship, financial interest, prior involvement, or other circumstance could reasonably call the mediator's impartiality into question. Mediators should disclose material relationships before accepting or continuing an assignment.
Reviewed by Wayne Lazarus on September 8, 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.
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